The resolution Congress passed early today authorizing the use of military force against Iraq gives too much power to this and, potentially, future presidents to attack nations unilaterally based on mere suspicions.
This could fundamentally change the nation’s approach to foreign policy. It could also, as Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) observed this week, “have ramifications for [...]
“The Wrong Resolution”
IWR: Byrd (2) Amendment 10/10/02
U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 107th Congress – 2nd Sessionas compiled through Senate LIS by the Senate Bill Clerk under the direction of the Secretary of the SenateVote SummaryQuestion: On the Amendment (Byrd Amdt. No. 4869, As Amended )Vote Number: 232 Vote Date: October 10, 2002, 09:43 AMRequired For Majority: 1/2 Vote Result: Amendment RejectedAmendment Number: S.Amdt. 4869 to S.J.Res. [...]
IWR: Byrd (1) Amendment 10/10/02
U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 107th Congress – 2nd Sessionas compiled through Senate LIS by the Senate Bill Clerk under the direction of the Secretary of the SenateVote SummaryQuestion: On the Amendment (Byrd Amdt. No. 4868 )Vote Number: 234 Vote Date: October 10, 2002, 12:50 PMRequired For Majority: 1/2 Vote Result: Amendment RejectedAmendment Number: S.Amdt. 4868 to S.Amdt. 4856 to [...]
