H.J.Res. 70Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 25, 2011.

1 recorded action296 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Paul A. Gosar [R-AZ-09]
Cosponsors: 3 · 3 Republicans
Policy area: Emergency Management
Committee: Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest action: Jul 18, 2023 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedJun 12, 2023
Failed in the HouseJul 18, 2023
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning Libya declared by President Obama on February 25, 2011.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.J.Res. 70 as introduced in House on Jun 12, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 334

House Jul 18, 2023

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Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 25, 2011

Failed

30 Yea 388 Nay 15 not voting

Crossed both parties 30 of 418 voting members broke with their own party: 4 Democrats, 26 Republicans.

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Democratic212 members

Republican221 members

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Cosponsors3 · 3 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.J.Res. 70 and vote against it. 0 signed when it was filed.

RMarjorie Greene [R-GA-14]Joined Jun 13, 2023

RLauren Boebert [R-CO-03]Joined Jun 14, 20232026 profile

RMatt Gaetz [R-FL-01]Joined Jun 15, 2023

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