S.Res. 266 · 118th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the relationship between certain obligations under…
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the relationship between certain obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty and constitutional declarations of war by Congress.
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This resolution addresses constitutional concerns related to Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty, which provides for collective action by NATO members when a member is attacked.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Jun 22, 2023
This resolution addresses constitutional concerns related to Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty, which provides for collective action by NATO members when a member is attacked.
Specifically, the resolution expresses that, even if the President determines it is necessary to engage U.S. forces in hostilities in order to meet U.S. obligations under Article V, such action does not supersede the constitutional requirement that Congress declare war or authorize the use of military force prior to the United States engaging in hostilities.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the relationship between certain obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty and constitutional declarations of war by Congress.
Latest action (Jun 22, 2023): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2237)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 22, 2023
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No recorded floor vote found.