S.J.Res. 44A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.

1 recorded action22 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Rand Paul [R-KY]
Cosponsors: 2 · 2 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Relations Committee
Latest action: Oct 26, 2023 · Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 11 - 86. Record Vote Number: 270.

IntroducedSep 6, 2023
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Passed the HouseNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in, or affecting, Niger within 30 days of this resolution's adoption unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S.J.Res. 44 as introduced in Senate on Sep 6, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedSenate roll call 270

Senate Oct 26, 2023

On the Motion to Discharge

Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 44

Motion to Discharge Rejected

11 Yea 86 Nay 3 not voting

Crossed both parties 10 of 97 voting members broke with their own party: 4 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

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How the chamber split

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All members100 members

Democratic48 members

Independent3 members

Republican49 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors2 · 2 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S.J.Res. 44 and vote against it. 0 signed when it was filed.

RMike Lee [R-UT]Joined Sep 27, 2023

RRoger Marshall [R-KS]Joined Oct 4, 20232026 profile

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S.J.Res. 44A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedSenate roll call 270

On the Motion to Discharge

How the chamber split

Cosponsors2 · 2 Republicans

S.J.Res. 44A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedSenate roll call 270

On the Motion to Discharge

How the chamber split

Cosponsors2 · 2 Republicans

Who lobbied on S.J.Res. 442 organizations

Who lobbied on S.J.Res. 442 organizations