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S.J.Res. 68A 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.

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Sponsor: Tim Kaine [D-VA]
Cosponsors: 31 · 26 Democrats · 3 Republicans · 2 Independents
Policy area: International Affairs
Committees: Foreign Relations Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest action: May 7, 2020 · Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 84.

IntroducedJan 9, 2020
Passed the SenateFeb 13, 2020
Passed the HouseMar 11, 2020
Sent to the PresidentMay 5, 2020
VetoedMay 6, 2020

What the measure doesCRS 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S.J.Res. 68 as passed House on Mar 11, 2020. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

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Feb 12, 2020Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveMay 7, 2020

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House Mar 11, 2020 · the primary vote

On Passage

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress

Passed

227 Yea 186 Nay 16 not voting

Party-line vote 14 of 413 voting members broke with their own party: 7 Democrats, 7 Republicans.

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members429 members

Democratic232 members

Republican197 members

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Cosponsors31 · 26 Democrats · 3 Republicans · 2 Independents

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S.J.Res. 68 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

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S.J.Res. 68A 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.

What the measure doesCRS summary

Roll calls on S.J.Res. 6811 roll calls on this measure

How every member votedHouse roll call 101

On Passage

How the chamber split

Cosponsors31 · 26 Democrats · 3 Republicans · 2 Independents

S.J.Res. 68A 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.

What the measure doesCRS summary

Roll calls on S.J.Res. 6811 roll calls on this measure

How every member votedHouse roll call 101

On Passage

How the chamber split

Cosponsors31 · 26 Democrats · 3 Republicans · 2 Independents

Who lobbied on S.J.Res. 687 organizations

Who lobbied on S.J.Res. 687 organizations