Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 50 : Section 1546a


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 1546a. Expedited procedures for certain joint resolutions and bills

      Any joint resolution or bill introduced in either House which
    requires the removal of United States Armed Forces engaged in
    hostilities outside the territory of the United States, its
    possessions and territories, without a declaration of war or
    specific statutory authorization shall be considered in accordance
    with the procedures of section 601(b) of the International Security
    Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976, except that any
    such resolution or bill shall be amendable. If such a joint
    resolution or bill should be vetoed by the President, the time for
    debate in consideration of the veto message on such measure shall
    be limited to twenty hours in the Senate and in the House shall be
    determined in accordance with the Rules of the House.



Previous [Notes] Next

Related Resources

Defense Department Guide

Military Courts

War Powers Resource

Military Discussion

Ads by FindLaw