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Sec. 9 · S. 3496

Rule of construction regarding not authorizing the use of military force

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Introduced · Sec. 9

Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the use of military force or the introduction of United States forces into hostilities.

•S 3496 ISSEC. 9
Committee version · Sec. 9

Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the use of military force or the introduction of United States forces into hostilities.

•S 3496 RSSEC. 9

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