# 98-sjres-159: A joint resolution providing statutory authorization under the War Powers Resolution for continued United States participation in the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon in order to obtain withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon.

98-sjres-159, A joint resolution providing statutory authorization under the War Powers Resolution for continued United States participation in the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon in order to obtain withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon., is a 98th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (R-MD); status Became Public Law No: 98-119. (as of 2025-10-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 98-sjres-159
- Congress: 98
- Title: A joint resolution providing statutory authorization under the War Powers Resolution for continued United States participation in the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon in order to obtain withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon.
- Status: Became Public Law No: 98-119.
- Introduced: 1983-09-12
- Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (R-MD)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-10-20

## Summary

A joint resolution providing statutory authorization under the War Powers Resolution for continued United States participation in the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon in order to obtain withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon.

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## Sources
- [98-sjres-159 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/159)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/98-sjres-159 (as of 2025-10-20).