S.Amdt. 3766
What it does: Inserts new text wherever appropriate
Sen. John F. Kerry (D-MA)What it changes
1 change to H.R. 4939
Inserts new text wherever appropriate
InsertsInserted: WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS FROM IRAQ
Inserted: Sec. __. (a) The President shall withdraw the United States Armed Forces from Iraq at the earliest practicable date if a national unity government is not formed in Iraq by May 22, 2006.
Inserted: (b) If a national unity government is formed in Iraq by May 22, 2006--
Inserted: (1) the President shall reach an agreement as soon as possible with such national unity government on a schedule for the withdrawal of United States combat troops from Iraq by December 31, 2006, leaving only forces that are critical to completing the mission of standing up Iraqi security forces; and
Inserted: (2) the President shall consult with Congress regarding such schedule and shall present such withdrawal agreement to Congress immediately upon the completion of the agreement.
Inserted: (c) The President should maintain an over-the-horizon troop presence to prosecute the war on terror and protect regional security interests.
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SA 3766. Mr. KERRY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 4939, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the appropriate place, insert the following:
WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS FROM IRAQ
Sec. __. (a) The President shall withdraw the United States Armed Forces from Iraq at the earliest practicable date if a national unity government is not formed in Iraq by May 22, 2006.
(b) If a national unity government is formed in Iraq by May 22, 2006--
(1) the President shall reach an agreement as soon as possible with such national unity government on a schedule for the withdrawal of United States combat troops from Iraq by December 31, 2006, leaving only forces that are critical to completing the mission of standing up Iraqi security forces; and
(2) the President shall consult with Congress regarding such schedule and shall present such withdrawal agreement to Congress immediately upon the completion of the agreement.
(c) The President should maintain an over-the-horizon troop presence to prosecute the war on terror and protect regional security interests.
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Senate amendment submitted
May 1, 2006