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Authorization for Use of Military Force (2001)

Joint resolution of Congress, approved 18 September 2001, authorizing force against those who planned, authorized, committed or aided the 11 September attacks.

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18 Sep 2001
Also known as
AUMF, Public Law 107-40
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Q784627

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  1. 18 Sep 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (2001)
  2. 18 Sep 2001 George W. Bush signed into law Authorization for Use of Military Force (2001)
  3. 18 Sep 2001 U.S. Congress adopted Authorization for Use of Military Force (2001)
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  1. Authorization for Use of Military Force, Public Law 107-40, U.S. Government Publishing Office, 18 Sep 2001. Primary record
    Approved September 18, 2001.
    That the President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001
  2. Roll Call 342, H.J. Res. 64, On Passage, 14 September 2001, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, 14 Sep 2001. Primary record
    To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.
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