Iraq Amendment Authored by Hanabusa & Garamendi Adopted by Voice Vote

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Today, the House of Representatives, by unanimous voice vote, adopted an amendment to the Defense Appropriations Bill by Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) and Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI) that requires the Administration to seek the advice and consent of Congress before pursuing sustained military action in Iraq. The amendment does not apply to embassy security. Both Garamendi and Hanabusa are Members of the Armed Services Committee.

"Today, the House of Representatives stood unified that we will not rush into a third Gulf War," Congressman Garamendi said, "The Constitution gives Congress the right and obligation to give advice and consent before waging war. I have serious doubts about waging any military campaign in Iraq, and clearly I am not alone."

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