House vote: H.J.Res. 68 // June 24, 2011
Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya.
Sponsor: ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)
Authorizes the President to continue the limited use of U.S. Armed Forces in Libya in support of U.S. security policy interests as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mission to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973, as requested by the Transitional National Council, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Arab League. Terminates such authorization one year after the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 295 | 68.6% |
| Yea | Lost | 123 | 27.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.9% |