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S.J.Res. 68

Failed

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Introduced 1/9/2020•116th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 84.

5/7/2020 • Senate

Summary

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.

Passed House • 3/11/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

Amendments (25)

This bill has 25 amendments proposed or adopted.

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Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (32)

Party Breakdown

27
Democrats
3
Republicans
2
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Democrat • VA

Sponsored 1/9/2020

Cosponsors (31)

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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

R-UT

Joined 1/9/2020

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Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]

R-KY

Joined 1/9/2020

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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

D-HI

Joined 1/13/2020

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

January 9, 2020

Committee Review

February 12, 2020

Floor Debate

February 12, 2020

Passed Chamber

March 11, 2020

Other Chamber

February 13, 2020

President

May 5, 2020

Vetoed

May 6, 2020

Text Versions (4)

Engrossed in Senate2/13/2020
Placed on Calendar Senate2/12/2020
Introduced in Senate1/9/2020

Details

Bill TypeSJRES
Current StatusFailed
Cosponsors31