Stop Iran War: Ask your Congressperson to cosponsor.

[Eric J in MN]

"House Joint Resolution 14" is against Bush starting a war with Iran. Please ask your Congressperson to cosponsor.

If your Congressperson is a Republican, you can play up the fact that it was introducted by Rep. Walter B. Jone (R-NC). Either way, please contact your Congressperson to ask him or her to cosponsor this resolution. If you don't know the email address or office phone number, you can find it at the official webpage using Google.

H. J. RES. 14
Concerning the use of military force by the United States against Iran.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 12, 2007
Mr. JONES of North Carolina introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

JOINT RESOLUTION

Concerning the use of military force by the United States against Iran.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAN.

(a) Rule of Construction- No provision of law enacted before the date of the enactment of this joint resolution shall be construed to authorize the use of military force by the United States against Iran.

(b) Requirements- Absent a national emergency created by attack by Iran, or a demonstrably imminent attack by Iran, upon the United States, its territories or possessions or its armed forces, the President shall consult with Congress, and receive specific authorization pursuant to law from Congress, prior to initiating any use of military force against Iran.

Here are the cosponsors so far:

Rep Abercrombie, Neil - 1/16/2007 Rep Allen, Thomas H. - 2/6/2007
Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. - 1/24/2007 Rep Bishop, Timothy H. - 1/31/2007
Rep Blumenauer, Earl - 1/23/2007 Rep Boswell, Leonard L. - 2/6/2007
Rep Brady, Robert A. - 1/30/2007 Rep Capuano, Michael E. - 2/6/2007
Rep Clay, Wm. Lacy - 2/8/2007 Rep DeFazio, Peter A. - 1/16/2007
Rep Duncan, John J., Jr. - 1/16/2007 Rep Fortuno, Luis G. - 1/23/2007
Rep Frank, Barney - 1/24/2007 Rep Gilchrest, Wayne T. - 1/16/2007
Rep Kennedy, Patrick J. - 1/30/2007 Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. - 1/16/2007
Rep Larson, John B. - 1/16/2007 Rep McGovern, James P. - 1/23/2007
Rep McNulty, Michael R. - 2/6/2007 Rep Meehan, Martin T. - 1/16/2007
Rep Moran, James P. - 1/18/2007 Rep Murtha, John P. - 1/16/2007
Rep Neal, Richard E. - 1/16/2007 Rep Olver, John W. - 1/29/2007
Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - 1/24/2007 Rep Paul, Ron - 1/16/2007
Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. - 2/6/2007 Rep Taylor, Gene - 1/16/2007
Rep Visclosky, Peter J. - 1/29/2007

Please ask your Congressperson (via email or a phone to a staffer) to join the list

[volstork]

1. DONE!

I just fired off an email to my rep (thankfully, a Dem)

[Eric J in MN]

9. Thank you. NT

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[Monkeyman]

2. Mine is Judy Biggert she won't sign she's pro war

[Eric J in MN]

3. Then please ask your Senators to introduce a similar resolution. NT

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[volstork]

4. Kick this!

Recommended!

[Eric J in MN]

7. Yes, I'd appreciate it if this could be kicked during...

...the day tomorrow.

[roody]

5. Mike Thompson is absent.

Will call in the a.m.

[Eric J in MN]

17. Did you call? NT

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[badgerpup]

6. K & R

:kick:

[badgerpup]

8. Another shameless kick..

I've already recc'd once, and that's all I'm allowed...:P


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[Eric J in MN]

15. Thank you for kicking this thread. NT

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[Eric J in MN]

11. Thank you. NT

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[Eric J in MN]

18. Thank you. NT

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[bdamomma]

10. kicked

my rep is a co sponsor.

[Eric J in MN]

12. Thank you. NT

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[scarletwoman]

13. k & r -- really appreciate you posting this!

I'm just a tad worried about a possible loophole in the language of the bill:

...or a demonstrably imminent attack by Iran, upon the United States... or its armed forces...

It seems to me that bushco has already anticipated this possible "out" and is now busy trying to make the case that Iran presents a clear and present danger to our "armed forces" in Iraq.

I'll still contact Oberstar and ask him to support the bill, but I wish the language were less equivocal. Like, say; NO attack on Iran without Congressional approval, PERIOD.

No matter what, this is definitely MUCH better than nothing. Thanks again for posting this info!

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[Eric J in MN]

14. Yes, they shouldn't have put in any exceptions. NT

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[Eric J in MN]

16. Anyone make a phone call and...

...get a positive response?

[goodhue]

19. kick