S. J. RES. 36
Resolution Providing for Withdrawal of Troops from Iraq

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Introduced on May 8, 2006 by Senator John Kerry (D-MA).

• The Senate asserts that United States forces shall be withdrawn from Iraq at the earliest practical date if Iraqis fail to form a national unity government by May 22, 2006.

• If Iraqis form a national unity government by May 22, 2006, the United States shall reach an agreement with that government to schedule for the withdrawal of United States combat troops from Iraq by December 31, 2006, leaving only forces that are critical to completing the mission of standing up Iraqi security forces.

• The President shall consult with Congress immediately upon completion of such an agreement.

• If Iraqis form a national unity government by May 22, the Senate urges the President to convene a summit that includes the leaders of that government, leaders of the governments of each country bordering Iraq, representatives of the Arab League, the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, representatives of the European Union, and leaders of the governments of each permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, for the purpose of reaching a comprehensive political agreement for Iraq that addresses fundamental issues including federalism, oil revenues, the militias, security guarantees, reconstruction, economic assistance, and border security.

• The Senate suggests that the United States should maintain an over-the-horizon military presence to prosecute the war on terror and protect regional security interests.

Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.