Are YOUR Senators Speaking Out Against Unauthorized U.S. War in Libya?

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With your help, the U.S. House of Representatives debated and passed several measures in the last few weeks to assert its widespread opposition to unauthorized U.S. military action in Libya.

As the Senate prepares to have its own debate on the Libya conflict, Senators Jim Webb and Bob Corker have introduced a bi-partisan, joint resolution that would prohibit ground troops in Libya and call on the President to seek congressional authorization before continuing U.S. military operations in Libya.

Call and/or write your Senators to urge them to co-sponsor S.J. Res. 18, which would limit U.S. military involvement in Libya and re-assert Congress’s war-making powers.

1. Call your Senators

Calling your Senators would have the most impact, so if you can call, please do. Here are instructions for calling your Senators' offices:

1. You can reach the Capitol Switchboard by calling 1-888-231-9276, a number established by FCNL.
2. Ask to be transferred to your Senator's office.
3. Ask to speak to the staff person who handles foreign or military affairs. If you can't speak with this person, just leave a message with the individual who answered the phone.
4. Say, “My name is _______ and I am from [YOUR CITY, YOUR STATE]. I strongly urge Senator X to co-sponsor S.J. Res. 18, the Webb-Corker bill which would prohibit ground troops in Libya and call on the President to seek congressional authorization for U.S. war in Libya."
5. When you're done, please take a moment and report your call.

2. Write to your Senators

If you can't call, or as a follow-up to your call, please write to your Senators to urge them to vote yes on S.J. Res. 18 by using the form below.