H.R. 256 · 117th Congress

To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

Introduced on Jan 11, 2021 by Barbara Lee (D-CA-13). 134 cosponsors, 9 of them from another party. Latest action (Jun 17, 2021): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 11, 2021
Cosponsors
134
9 from the other party
Policy area
International Affairs
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Subjects

  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional oversight
  • Iraq
  • Middle East
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • War and emergency powers

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jun 17, 2021). Public domain.

This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Barbara LeeD-CA-13Sponsor

Democrats · 125

Republicans · 9

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Jun 17, 2021· House· Procedural· Failed 204–219
  2. On Passage
    Jun 17, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 268–161

History

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  1. Jan 11, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Jan 11, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Jan 11, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. Mar 25, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. Mar 25, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 19.
  6. Jun 8, 2021Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-56.
  7. Jun 8, 2021 · HouseReported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-56.
  8. Jun 8, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
  9. Jun 14, 2021 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 473 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 256 under a closed rule and provides for consideration of H.R. 1187 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill and for one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides that H. Res. 467 is adopted.
  10. Jun 14, 2021Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, H. Rept. 117-56, Part II.
  11. Jun 14, 2021 · HouseSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, H. Rept. 117-56, Part II.
  12. Jun 17, 2021 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 473. (consideration: CR H2899-2910)
  13. Jun 17, 2021 · HouseResolution provides for consideration of H.R. 256 under a closed rule and provides for consideration of H.R. 1187 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill and for one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides that H. Res. 467 is adopted.
  14. Jun 17, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 256.
  15. Jun 17, 2021 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  16. Jun 17, 2021 · HouseMr. McCaul moved to recommit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (text: CR H2909)
  17. Jun 17, 2021 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  18. Jun 17, 2021 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 219 (Roll no. 171).House · Roll call 171
  19. Jun 17, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 268 - 161 (Roll no. 172).(text: CR H2899)House · Roll call 172
  20. Jun 17, 2021 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 268 - 161 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2899)House · Roll call 172
  21. Jun 17, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  22. Jun 17, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.