An amendment numbered 56 printed in House Report 112-88 to require U.S. ground troops to withdraw from Afghanistan, leaving just those who are involved in small, targeted counter-terrorism operations. The amendment would further require the Secretary of Defense to submit a withdrawal plan to Congress within 60 days of enactment.
What it does: Adds SEC. 1217. SAFE WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES GROUND FORCES FROM AFGHANISTAN at the end of subtitle B of title XII
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT)Description
Amendment sought to require U.S. ground troops to withdraw from Afghanistan, leaving just those who are involved in small, targeted counter-terrorism operations. The amendment would have further required the Secretary of Defense to submit a withdrawal plan to Congress within 60 days of enactment.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 1540
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Adds SEC. 1217. SAFE WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES GROUND FORCES FROM AFGHANISTAN at the end of subtitle B of title XII
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. 1217. SAFE WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES GROUND FORCES FROM AFGHANISTAN.
Inserted: (a) Commencement of Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with military commanders and the Government of Afghanistan, shall commence a safe, responsible, and phased withdrawal of units and members of the Army and Marine Corps deployed in Afghanistan and military contractors operating in Afghanistan and funded using amounts appropriated to the Department of Defense.
Inserted: (b) Retention of Forces for Counter-terrorism Operations.--The Secretary of Defense may continue to deploy units and members of the Army and Marine Corps in Afghanistan, and military contractors supporting such forces, to conduct small, targeted counter-terrorism operations.
Inserted: (c) Withdrawal Plan.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress the plan for implementing the withdrawal of United States ground forces, military equipment, and military contractors supporting such forces from Afghanistan as safely and quickly as possible pursuant to subsection (a). The Secretary shall submit additional reports on the progress of implementing the plan every 180 days thereafter.
Original wording
At the end of subtitle B of title XII, add the following new section:
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As printed
At the end of subtitle B of title XII, add the following new section:
SEC. 1217. SAFE WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES GROUND FORCES FROM AFGHANISTAN.
(a) Commencement of Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with military commanders and the Government of Afghanistan, shall commence a safe, responsible, and phased withdrawal of units and members of the Army and Marine Corps deployed in Afghanistan and military contractors operating in Afghanistan and funded using amounts appropriated to the Department of Defense.
(b) Retention of Forces for Counter-terrorism Operations.--The Secretary of Defense may continue to deploy units and members of the Army and Marine Corps in Afghanistan, and military contractors supporting such forces, to conduct small, targeted counter-terrorism operations.
(c) Withdrawal Plan.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress the plan for implementing the withdrawal of United States ground forces, military equipment, and military contractors supporting such forces from Afghanistan as safely and quickly as possible pursuant to subsection (a). The Secretary shall submit additional reports on the progress of implementing the plan every 180 days thereafter.
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House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 294 (Roll no. 364).(consideration: CR H3728-3729)
May 26, 2011 • 1:31 PM
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House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 294 (Roll no. 364).(consideration: CR H3728-3729)
May 26, 2011 • 1:31 PM
Roll call votes on amendments in House
May 26, 2011 • 1:31 PM
Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
May 26, 2011 • 1:31 PM
On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 294 (Roll no. 364). (consideration: CR H3728-3729)
May 26, 2011 • 1:31 PM
House amendment offered
May 25, 2011
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. Chaffetz.(consideration: CR H3666-3668; text: CR H3666)
May 25, 2011 • 9:30 PM
Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. Chaffetz. (consideration: CR H3666-3668; text: CR H3666)
May 25, 2011 • 9:30 PM
Votes
1 roll call on this amendment