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[CITE: 50USC1541]

 
                   TITLE 50--WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                    CHAPTER 33--WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
 
Sec. 1541. Purpose and policy


(a) Congressional declaration

    It is the purpose of this chapter to fulfill the intent of the 
framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the 
collective judgment of both the Congress and the President will apply to 
the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into 
situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly 
indicated by the circumstances, and to the continued use of such forces 
in hostilities or in such situations.

(b) Congressional legislative power under necessary and proper clause

    Under article I, section 8, of the Constitution, it is specifically 
provided that the Congress shall have the power to make all laws 
necessary and proper for carrying into execution, not only its own 
powers but also all other powers vested by the Constitution in the 
Government of the United States, or in any department or officer hereof.

(c) Presidential executive power as Commander-in-Chief; limitation

    The constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief to 
introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into 
situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly 
indicated by the circumstances, are exercised only pursuant to (1) a 
declaration of war, (2) specific statutory authorization, or (3) a 
national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its 
territories or possessions, or its armed forces.

(Pub. L. 93-148, Sec. 2, Nov. 7, 1973, 87 Stat. 555.)


                             Effective Date

    Section 10 of Pub. L. 93-148 provided that: ``This joint resolution 
[enacting this chapter] shall take effect on the date of its enactment 
[Nov. 7, 1973].''


                               Short Title

    Section 1 of Pub. L. 93-148 provided that: ``This joint resolution 
[enacting this chapter] may be cited as the `War Powers Resolution'.''


  Limitation on Deployment of Armed Forces in Haiti During Fiscal Year 
          2000 and Congressional Notice of Deployments to Haiti

    Pub. L. 106-65, div. A, title XII, Sec. 1232, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 
Stat. 788, provided that:
    ``(a) Limitation on Deployment.--No funds available to the 
Department of Defense during fiscal year 2000 may be expended after May 
31, 2000, for the continuous deployment of United States Armed Forces in 
Haiti pursuant to the Department of Defense operation designated as 
Operation Uphold Democracy.
    ``(b) Report.--Whenever there is a deployment of United States Armed 
Forces to Haiti after May 31, 2000, the President shall, not later than 
96 hours after such deployment begins, transmit to Congress a written 
report regarding the deployment. In any such report, the President shall 
specify (1) the purpose of the deployment, and (2) the date on which the 
deployment is expected to end.''


                  Involvement of Armed Forces in Haiti

    Pub. L. 103-423, Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4358, provided that:
``SECTION 1. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES 
        OPERATIONS IN HAITI.
    ``It is the sense of Congress that--
        ``(a) the men and women of the United States Armed Forces in 
    Haiti who are performing with professional excellence and dedicated 
    patriotism are to be commended;
        ``(b) the President should have sought and welcomed 
    Congressional approval before deploying United States Armed Forces 
    to Haiti;
        ``(c) the departure from power of the de facto authorities in 
    Haiti, and Haitian efforts to achieve national reconciliation, 
    democracy and the rule of law are in the best interests of the 
    Haitian people;
        ``(d) the President's lifting of the unilateral economic 
    sanctions on Haiti, and his efforts to bring about the lifting of 
    economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations are appropriate; 
    and
        ``(e) Congress supports a prompt and orderly withdrawal of all 
    United States Armed Forces from Haiti as soon as possible.
``SEC. 2. PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES.
    ``The President shall prepare and submit to the President pro 
tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives 
(hereafter, `Congress') not later than seven days after enactment of 
this resolution [Oct. 25, 1994] a statement of the national security 
objectives to be achieved by Operation Uphold Democracy, and a detailed 
description of United States policy, the military mission and the 
general rules of engagement under which operations of United States 
Armed Forces are conducted in and around Haiti, including the role of 
United States Armed Forces regarding Haitian on Haitian violence, and 
efforts to disarm Haitian military or police forces, or civilians. 
Changes or modifications to such objectives, policy, military mission, 
or general rules of engagement shall be submitted to Congress within 
forty-eight hours of approval.
``SEC. 3. REPORT ON THE SITUATION IN HAITI.
    ``Not later than November 1, 1994, and monthly thereafter until the 
cessation of Operation Uphold Democracy, the President shall submit a 
report to Congress on the situation in Haiti, including--
        ``(a) a listing of the units of the United States Armed Forces 
    and of the police and military units of other nations participating 
    in operations in and around Haiti;
        ``(b) the estimated duration of Operation Uphold Democracy and 
    progress toward the withdrawal of all United States Armed Forces 
    from Haiti consistent with the goal of section 1(e) of this 
    resolution;
        ``(c) armed incidents or the use of force in or around Haiti 
    involving United States Armed Forces or Coast Guard personnel in the 
    time period covered by the report;
        ``(d) the estimated cumulative incremental cost of all United 
    States activities subsequent to September 30, 1993, in and around 
    Haiti, including but not limited to--
            ``(1) the cost of all deployments of United States Armed 
        Forces and Coast Guard personnel, training, exercises, 
        mobilization, and preparation activities, including the 
        preparation of police and military units of the other nations of 
        the multinational force involved in enforcement of sanctions, 
        limits on migration, establishment and maintenance of migrant 
        facilities at Guantanamo Bay and elsewhere, and all other 
        activities relating to operations in and around Haiti; and
            ``(2) the costs of all other activities relating to United 
        States policy toward Haiti, including humanitarian assistance, 
        reconstruction, aid and other financial assistance, and all 
        other costs to the United States Government;
        ``(e) a detailed accounting of the source of funds obligated or 
    expended to meet the costs described in subparagraph (d), 
    including--
            ``(1) in the case of funds expended from the Department of 
        Defense budget, a breakdown by military service or defense 
        agency, line item and program, and
            ``(2) in the case of funds expended from the budgets of 
        departments and agencies other than the Department of Defense, 
        by department or agency and program;
        ``(f) the Administration plan for financing the costs of the 
    operations and the impact on readiness without supplemental funding;
        ``(g) a description of the situation in Haiti, including--
            ``(1) the security situation;
            ``(2) the progress made in transferring the functions of 
        government to the democratically elected government of Haiti; 
        and
            ``(3) progress toward holding free and fair parliamentary 
        elections;
        ``(h) a description of issues relating to the United Nations 
    Mission in Haiti (UNMIH), including--
            ``(1) the preparedness of the United Nations Mission in 
        Haiti (UNMIH) to deploy to Haiti to assume its functions;
            ``(2) troop commitments by other nations to UNMIH;
            ``(3) the anticipated cost to the United States of 
        participation in UNMIH, including payments to the United Nations 
        and financial, material and other assistance to UNMIH;
            ``(4) proposed or actual participation of United States 
        Armed Forces in UNMIH;
            ``(5) proposed command arrangements for UNMIH, including 
        proposed or actual placement of United States Armed Forces under 
        foreign command; and
            ``(6) the anticipated duration of UNMIH.
``SEC. 4. REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
    ``Not later than January 1, 1995, the Secretary of State shall 
report to Congress on the participation or involvement of any member of 
the de jure or de facto Haitian government in violations of 
internationally-recognized human rights from December 15, 1990, to 
December 15, 1994.
``SEC. 5. REPORT ON UNITED STATES AGREEMENTS.
    ``Not later than November 15, 1994, the Secretary of State shall 
provide a comprehensive report to Congress on all agreements the United 
States has entered into with other nations, including any assistance 
pledged or provided, in connection with United States efforts in Haiti. 
Such report shall also include information on any agreements or 
commitments relating to United Nations Security Council actions 
concerning Haiti since 1992.
``SEC. 6. TRANSITION TO UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN HAITI.
    ``Nothing in this resolution should be construed or interpreted to 
constitute Congressional approval or disapproval of the participation of 
United States Armed Forces in the United Nations Mission in Haiti.''


                 Involvement of Armed Forces in Somalia

    Pub. L. 103-160, div. A, title XV, Sec. 1512, Nov. 30, 1993, 107 
Stat. 1840, provided that:
    ``(a) Sense of Congress Regarding United States Policy Toward 
Somalia.--
        ``(1) Since United States Armed Forces made significant 
    contributions under Operation Restore Hope towards the establishment 
    of a secure environment for humanitarian relief operations and 
    restoration of peace in the region to end the humanitarian disaster 
    that had claimed more than 300,000 lives.
        ``(2) Since the mission of United States forces in support of 
    the United Nations appears to be evolving from the establishment of 
    `a secure environment for humanitarian relief operations,' as set 
    out in United Nations Security Council Resolution 794 of December 3, 
    1992, to one of internal security and nation building.
    ``(b) Statement of Congressional Policy.--
        ``(1) Consultation with the congress.--The President should 
    consult closely with the Congress regarding United States policy 
    with respect to Somalia, including in particular the deployment of 
    United States Armed Forces in that country, whether under United 
    Nations or United States command.
        ``(2) Planning.--The United States shall facilitate the 
    assumption of the functions of United States forces by the United 
    Nations.
        ``(3) Reporting requirement.--
            ``(A) The President shall ensure that the goals and 
        objectives supporting deployment of United States forces to 
        Somalia and a description of the mission, command arrangements, 
        size, functions, location, and anticipated duration in Somalia 
        of those forces are clearly articulated and provided in a 
        detailed report to the Congress by October 15, 1993.
            ``(B) Such report shall include the status of planning to 
        transfer the function contained in paragraph (2).
        ``(4) Congressional approval.--Upon reporting under the 
    requirements of paragraph (3) Congress believes the President should 
    by November 15, 1993, seek and receive congressional authorization 
    in order for the deployment of United States forces to Somalia to 
    continue.''


      Duration of Authorization for United States Participation in 
                     Multinational Force in Somalia

    Pub. L. 103-139, title VIII, Sec. 8151, Nov. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 
1475, provided that:
    ``(a) The Congress finds that--
        ``(1) the United States entered into Operation Restore Hope in 
    December of 1992 for the purpose of relieving mass starvation in 
    Somalia;
        ``(2) the original mission in Somalia, to secure the environment 
    for humanitarian relief, had the unanimous support of the Senate, 
    expressed in Senate Joint Resolution 45, passed on February 4, 1993, 
    and was endorsed by the House when it amended S.J. Res. 45 on May 
    25, 1993;
        ``(3) Operation Restore Hope was being successfully accomplished 
    by United States forces, working with forces of other nations, when 
    it was replaced by the UNOSOM II mission, assumed by the United 
    Nations on May 4, 1993, pursuant to United Nations Resolution 814 of 
    March 26, 1993;
        ``(4) neither the expanded United Nations mission of national 
    reconciliation, nor the broad mission of disarming the clans, nor 
    any other mission not essential to the performance of the 
    humanitarian mission has been endorsed or approved by the Senate;
        ``(5) the expanded mission of the United Nations was, subsequent 
    to an attack upon United Nations forces, diverted into a mission 
    aimed primarily at capturing certain persons, pursuant to United 
    Nations Security Council Resolution 837, of June 6, 1993;
        ``(6) the actions of hostile elements in Mogadishu, and the 
    United Nations mission to subdue those elements, have resulted in 
    open conflict in the city of Mogadishu and the deaths of 29 
    Americans, at least 159 wounded, and the capture of American 
    personnel; and
        ``(7) during fiscal years 1992 and 1993, the United States 
    incurred expenses in excess of $1,100,000,000 to support operations 
    in Somalia.
    ``(b) The Congress approves the use of United States Armed Forces in 
Somalia for the following purposes:
        ``(1) The protection of United States personnel and bases; and
        ``(2) The provision of assistance in securing open lines of 
    communication for the free flow of supplies and relief operations 
    through the provision of--
            ``(A) United States military logistical support services to 
        United Nations forces; and
            ``(B) United States combat forces in a security role and as 
        an interim force protection supplement to United Nations units: 
        Provided, That funds appropriated, or otherwise made available, 
        in this or any other Act to the Department of Defense may be 
        obligated for expenses incurred only through March 31, 1994, for 
        the operations of United States Armed Forces in Somalia: 
        Provided further, That such date may be extended if so requested 
        by the President and authorized by the Congress: Provided 
        further, That funds may be obligated beyond March 31, 1994 to 
        support a limited number of United States military personnel 
        sufficient only to protect American diplomatic facilities and 
        American citizens, and noncombat personnel to advise the United 
        Nations commander in Somalia: Provided further, That United 
        States combat forces in Somalia shall be under the command and 
        control of United States commanders under the ultimate direction 
        of the President of the United States: Provided further, That 
        the President should intensify efforts to have United Nations 
        member countries immediately deploy additional troops to Somalia 
        to fulfill previous force commitments made to the United Nations 
        and to deploy additional forces to assume the security missions 
        of United States Armed Forces: Provided further, That--
                ``(i) captured United States personnel in Somalia should 
            be treated humanely and fairly; and
                ``(ii) the United States and the United Nations should 
            make all appropriate efforts to ensure the immediate and 
            safe return of any future captured United States personnel: 
            Provided further, That the President should ensure that, at 
            all times, United States military personnel in Somalia have 
            the capacity to defend themselves, and American citizens: 
            Provided further, That the United States Armed Forces should 
            remain deployed in or around Somalia until such time as all 
            American service personnel missing in action in Somalia are 
            accounted for, and all American service personnel held 
            prisoner in Somalia are released: Provided further, That 
            nothing herein shall be deemed to restrict in any way the 
            authority of the President under the Constitution to protect 
            the lives of Americans.''


     Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution

    Pub. L. 102-1, Jan. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 3, as amended by Pub. L. 
106-113, div. B, Sec. 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title II, Sec. 207], Nov. 29, 
1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A-422, provided that:
``Whereas the Government of Iraq without provocation invaded and 
    occupied the territory of Kuwait on August 2, 1990;
``Whereas both the House of Representatives (in H.J. Res. 658 of the 
    101st Congress) and the Senate (in S. Con. Res. 147 of the 101st 
    Congress) have condemned Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and declared 
    their support for international action to reverse Iraq's aggression;
``Whereas, Iraq's conventional, chemical, biological, and nuclear 
    weapons and ballistic missile programs and its demonstrated 
    willingness to use weapons of mass destruction pose a grave threat 
    to world peace;
``Whereas the international community has demanded that Iraq withdraw 
    unconditionally and immediately from Kuwait and that Kuwait's 
    independence and legitimate government be restored;
``Whereas the United Nations Security Council repeatedly affirmed the 
    inherent right of individual or collective self-defense in response 
    to the armed attack by Iraq against Kuwait in accordance with 
    Article 51 of the United Nations Charter;
``Whereas, in the absence of full compliance by Iraq with its 
    resolutions, the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 678 
    has authorized member states of the United Nations to use all 
    necessary means, after January 15, 1991, to uphold and implement all 
    relevant Security Council resolutions and to restore international 
    peace and security in the area; and
``Whereas Iraq has persisted in its illegal occupation of, and brutal 
    aggression against Kuwait: Now, therefore, be it
    ``Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled,
``SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
    ``This joint resolution may be cited as the `Authorization for Use 
of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution'.
``SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
    ``(a) Authorization.--The President is authorized, subject to 
subsection (b), to use United States Armed Forces pursuant to United 
Nations Security Council Resolution 678 (1990) in order to achieve 
implementation of Security Council Resolutions 660, 661, 662, 664, 665, 
666, 667, 669, 670, 674, and 677.
    ``(b) Requirement for Determination That Use of Military Force Is 
Necessary.--Before exercising the authority granted in subsection (a), 
the President shall make available to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate his 
determination that--
        ``(1) the United States has used all appropriate diplomatic and 
    other peaceful means to obtain compliance by Iraq with the United 
    Nations Security Council resolutions cited in subsection (a); and
        ``(2) that those efforts have not been and would not be 
    successful in obtaining such compliance.
    ``(c) War Powers Resolution Requirements.--
        ``(1) Specific statutory authorization.--Consistent with section 
    8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution [50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)], the 
    Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute 
    specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) 
    of the War Powers Resolution [50 U.S.C. 1544(b)].
        ``(2) Applicability of other requirements.--Nothing in this 
    resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution 
    [50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.].
``SEC. 3. REPORTS TO CONGRESS.
    ``At least once every 90 days, the President shall submit to the 
Congress a summary on the status of efforts to obtain compliance by Iraq 
with the resolutions adopted by the United Nations Security Council in 
response to Iraq's aggression.''


  Introduction of United States Armed Forces Into Central America for 
                                 Combat

    Pub. L. 98-525, title III, Sec. 310, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2516, 
provided that:
    ``(a) The Congress makes the following findings:
        ``(1) The President has stated that there is no need to 
    introduce United States Armed Forces into Central America for combat 
    and that he has no intention of doing so.
        ``(2) The President of El Salvador has stated that there is no 
    need for United States Armed Forces to conduct combat operations in 
    El Salvador and that he has no intention of asking that they do so.
        ``(3) The possibility of the introduction of United States Armed 
    Forces into Central America for combat raises very grave concern in 
    the Congress and the American people.
    ``(b) It is the sense of Congress that--
        ``(1) United States Armed Forces should not be introduced into 
    or over the countries of Central America for combat; and
        ``(2) if circumstances change from those present on the date of 
    the enactment of this Act and the President believes that those 
    changed circumstances require the introduction of United States 
    Armed Forces into or over a country of Central America for combat, 
    the President should consult with Congress before any decision to so 
    introduce United States Armed Forces and any such introduction of 
    United States Armed Forces must comply with the War Powers 
    Resolution [this chapter].''

    Pub. L. 98-473, title I, Sec. 101(h) [title VIII, Sec. 8101], Oct. 
12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1904, 1942, provided that:
    ``(a) The Congress makes the following findings:
        ``(1) The President has stated that there is no need to 
    introduce United States Armed Forces into Central America for combat 
    and that he has no intention of doing so.
        ``(2) The President of El Salvador has stated that there is no 
    need for United States Armed Forces to conduct combat operations in 
    El Salvador and that he has no intention of asking that they do so.
        ``(3) The possibility of the introduction of United States Armed 
    Forces into Central America for combat raises very grave concern in 
    the Congress and the American people.
    ``(b) It is the sense of Congress that--
        ``(1) United States Armed Forces should not be introduced into 
    or over the countries of Central America for combat; and
        ``(2) if circumstances change from those present on the date of 
    the enactment of this Act [Oct. 12, 1984] and the President believes 
    that those changed circumstances require the introduction of United 
    States Armed Forces into or over a country of Central America for 
    combat, the President should consult with Congress before any 
    decision to so introduce United States Armed Forces and any such 
    introduction of United States Armed Forces must comply with the War 
    Powers Resolution [this chapter].''


                Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution

    Pub. L. 98-119, Oct. 12, 1983, 97 Stat. 805, provided that:


                              ``short title

    ``Section 1. This joint resolution may be cited as the 
`Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution'.


                         ``findings and purpose

    ``Sec. 2. (a) The Congress finds that--
        ``(1) the removal of all foreign forces from Lebanon is an 
    essential United States foreign policy objective in the Middle East;
        ``(2) in order to restore full control by the Government of 
    Lebanon over its own territory, the United States is currently 
    participating in the multinational peacekeeping force (hereafter in 
    this resolution referred to as the `Multinational Force in Lebanon') 
    which was established in accordance with the exchange of letters 
    between the Governments of the United States and Lebanon dated 
    September 25, 1982;
        ``(3) the Multinational Force in Lebanon better enables the 
    Government of Lebanon to establish its unity, independence, and 
    territorial integrity;
        ``(4) progress toward national political reconciliation in 
    Lebanon is necessary; and
        ``(5) United States Armed Forces participating in the 
    Multinational Force in Lebanon are now in hostilities requiring 
    authorization of their continued presence under the War Powers 
    Resolution [50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.].
    ``(b) The Congress determines that the requirements of section 
4(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution [50 U.S.C. 1543(a)(1)] became 
operative on August 29, 1983. Consistent with section 5(b) of the War 
Powers Resolution [50 U.S.C. 1544(b)], the purpose of this joint 
resolution is to authorize the continued participation of United States 
Armed Forces in the Multinational Force in Lebanon.
    ``(c) The Congress intends this joint resolution to constitute the 
necessary specific statutory authorization under the War Powers 
Resolution for continued participation by United States Armed Forces in 
the Multinational Force in Lebanon.


   ``authorization for continued participation of united states armed 
              forces in the multinational force in lebanon

    ``Sec. 3. The President is authorized, for purposes of section 5(b) 
of the War Powers Resolution [50 U.S.C. 1544(b)], to continue 
participation by United States Armed Forces in the Multinational Force 
in Lebanon, subject to the provisions of section 6 of this joint 
resolution. Such participation shall be limited to performance of the 
functions, and shall be subject to the limitations, specified in the 
agreement establishing the Multinational Force in Lebanon as set forth 
in the exchange of letters between the Governments of the United States 
and Lebanon dated September 25, 1982, except that this shall not 
preclude such protective measures as may be necessary to ensure the 
safety of the Multinational Force in Lebanon.


                        ``reports to the congress

    ``Sec. 4. As required by section 4(c) of the War Powers Resolution 
[50 U.S.C. 1543(c)], the President shall report periodically to the 
Congress with respect to the situation in Lebanon, but in no event shall 
he report less often than once every three months. In addition to 
providing the information required by that section on the status, scope, 
and duration of hostilities involving United States Armed Forces, such 
reports shall describe in detail--
        ``(1) the activities being performed by the Multinational Force 
    in Lebanon;
        ``(2) the present composition of the Multinational Force in 
    Lebanon, including a description of the responsibilities and 
    deployment of the armed forces of each participating country;
        ``(3) the results of efforts to reduce and eventually eliminate 
    the Multinational Force in Lebanon;
        ``(4) how continued United States participation in the 
    Multinational Force in Lebanon is advancing United States foreign 
    policy interests in the Middle East; and
        ``(5) what progress has occurred toward national political 
    reconciliation among all Lebanese groups.


                         ``statements of policy

    ``Sec. 5. (a) The Congress declares that the participation of the 
armed forces of other countries in the Multinational Force in Lebanon is 
essential to maintain the international character of the peacekeeping 
function in Lebanon.
    ``(b) The Congress believes that it should continue to be the policy 
of the United States to promote continuing discussions with Israel, 
Syria, and Lebanon with the objective of bringing about the withdrawal 
of all foreign troops from Lebanon and establishing an environment which 
will permit the Lebanese Armed Forces to carry out their 
responsibilities in the Beirut area.
    ``(c) It is the sense of the Congress that, not later than one year 
after the date of enactment of this joint resolution [Oct. 12, 1983] and 
at least once a year thereafter, the United States should discuss with 
the other members of the Security Council of the United Nations the 
establishment of a United Nations peacekeeping force to assume the 
responsibilities of the Multinational Force in Lebanon. An analysis of 
the implications of the response to such discussions for the 
continuation of the Multinational Force in Lebanon shall be included in 
the reports required under paragraph (3) of section 4 of this 
resolution.


   ``duration of authorization for united states participation in the 
                     multinational force in lebanon

    ``Sec. 6. The participation of United States Armed Forces in the 
Multinational Force in Lebanon shall be authorized for purposes of the 
War Powers Resolution [50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.] until the end of the 
eighteen-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this 
resolution [Oct. 12, 1983] unless the Congress extends such 
authorization, except that such authorization shall terminate sooner 
upon the occurrence of any one of the following:
        ``(1) the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon, unless 
    the President determines and certifies to the Congress that 
    continued United States Armed Forces participation in the 
    Multinational Force in Lebanon is required after such withdrawal in 
    order to accomplish the purposes specified in the September 25, 
    1982, exchange of letters providing for the establishment of the 
    Multinational Force in Lebanon; or
        ``(2) the assumption by the United Nations or the Government of 
    Lebanon of the responsibilities of the Multinational Force in 
    Lebanon; or
        ``(3) the implementation of other effective security 
    arrangements in the area; or
        ``(4) the withdrawal of all other countries from participation 
    in the Multinational Force in Lebanon.


                   ``interpretation of this resolution

    ``Sec. 7. (a) Nothing in this joint resolution shall preclude the 
President from withdrawing United States Armed Forces participation in 
the Multinational Force in Lebanon if circumstances warrant, and nothing 
in this joint resolution shall preclude the Congress by joint resolution 
from directing such a withdrawal.
    ``(b) Nothing in this joint resolution modifies, limits, or 
supersedes any provision of the War Powers Resolution [50 U.S.C. 1541 et 
seq.] or the requirement of section 4(a) of the Lebanon Emergency 
Assistance Act of 1983, relating to congressional authorization for any 
substantial expansion in the number or role of United States Armed 
Forces in Lebanon.


           ``congressional priority procedures for amendments

    ``Sec. 8. (a) Any joint resolution or bill introduced to amend or 
repeal this Act shall be referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
[now Committee on International Relations] of the House of 
Representatives or the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, as 
the case may be. Such joint resolution or bill shall be considered by 
such committee within fifteen calendar days and may be reported out, 
together with its recommendations, unless such House shall otherwise 
determine pursuant to its rules.
    ``(b) Any joint resolution or bill so reported shall become the 
pending business of the House in question (in the case of the Senate the 
time for debate shall be equally divided between the proponents and the 
opponents) and shall be voted on within three calendar days thereafter, 
unless such House shall otherwise determine by the yeas and nays.
    ``(c) Such a joint resolution or bill passed by one House shall be 
referred to the committee of the other House named in subsection (a) and 
shall be reported out by such committee together with its 
recommendations within fifteen calendar days and shall thereupon become 
the pending business of such House and shall be voted upon within three 
calendar days, unless such House shall otherwise determine by the yeas 
and nays.
    ``(d) In the case of any disagreement between the two Houses of 
Congress with respect to a joint resolution or bill passed by both 
Houses, conferees shall be promptly appointed and the committee of 
conference shall make and file a report with respect to such joint 
resolution within six calendar days after the legislation is referred to 
the committee of conference. Notwithstanding any rule in either House 
concerning the printing of conference reports in the Record or 
concerning any delay in the consideration of such reports, such report 
shall be acted on by both Houses not later than six calendar days after 
the conference report is filed. In the event the conferees are unable to 
agree within forty-eight hours, they shall report back to their 
respective Houses in disagreement.''


                   Adherence to War Powers Resolution

    Pub. L. 96-342, title X, Sec. 1008, Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1122, 
provided that: ``Whereas, the National Command Authority must have the 
capacity to carry out any military mission which is essential to the 
national security of the United States having in its hands in the Rapid 
Deployment Force an increased capability to extend the reach of our 
military power in an expedited manner; and whereas, without the 
significant safeguard of the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148) 
[this chapter], United States foreign and defense policies could be 
subject to misinterpretation; it is therefore the sense of the Congress 
that the provisions of the War Powers Resolution be strictly adhered to 
and that the congressional consultation process specified by such 
Resolution be utilized strictly according to the terms of the War Powers 
Resolution.''
