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Senate defeats bill restricting federal deployment of South Dakota National Guard
Summary
Senate Bill 82, which would have prohibited federal deployment of South Dakota National Guard members without a congressional declaration of war or specific congressional action, failed 6-29 after extensive debate about constitutionality, federal funding and readiness.
Senate Bill 82, a measure intended to bar federal activation of South Dakota National Guard troops for overseas missions without an official declaration of war or specific congressional authorization, failed Jan. 30 on a roll-call vote of 6-29.
Prime sponsor Senator Pischke framed the bill as a constitutional safeguard to prevent executive overreach and to require Congress to authorize deployments. "This legislation restores constitutional balance," Pischke said, citing Title…
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