S.J.Res. 68 · 116th Congress
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic…
Full title
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.
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31 cosponsors · 26 D, 3 R, 2 I
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- Senate Introduced Jan 9, 2020
- Senate Passed Feb 13, 2020 55–45
- House Passed Mar 11, 2020 227–186
- President To the President May 5, 2020
- President Vetoed May 6, 2020
- Senate Veto sustained May 7, 2020 49–44
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.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · Mar 11, 2020
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. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: 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.
Latest action (May 7, 2020): Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 84.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 9, 2020
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- Senate Introduced Jan 9, 2020
- Senate Passed Feb 13, 2020 55–45
- House Passed Mar 11, 2020 227–186
- President To the President May 5, 2020
- President Vetoed May 6, 2020
- Senate Veto sustained May 7, 2020 49–44
Final vote · House · Mar 11, 2020
Passage — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi
Table of every position
All recorded votes (11)
- Recorded vote Veto Sustained
Senate · May 7, 2020 · “On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell - Passage Passed
House · Mar 11, 2020 · “On Passage” · Speaker: Nancy Pelosi - Sending to committee (motion to commit) Failed
House · Mar 11, 2020 · “On Motion to Commit with Instructions” · Speaker: Nancy Pelosi - Passage Joint Resolution Passed
Senate · Feb 13, 2020 · “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 68” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell - Setting aside (motion to table) Motion to Table Agreed to
Senate · Feb 13, 2020 · “On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1319 to S.J.Res. 68 (No short title on file)” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell - Setting aside (motion to table) Motion to Table Agreed to
Senate · Feb 13, 2020 · “On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1320 to S.J.Res. 68 (No short title on file)” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell - Amendment Amendment Agreed to
Senate · Feb 13, 2020 · “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1314 to S.J.Res. 68 (No short title on file)” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell - Setting aside (motion to table) Motion to Table Agreed to
Senate · Feb 13, 2020 · “On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1305 to S.J.Res. 68 (No short title on file)” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell - Amendment Amendment Agreed to
Senate · Feb 13, 2020 · “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1322 to S.J.Res. 68 (No short title on file)” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell - Amendment Amendment Agreed to
Senate · Feb 13, 2020 · “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1301 to S.J.Res. 68 (No short title on file)” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell - Taking up the measure (motion to proceed) Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Senate · Feb 12, 2020 · “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 68” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell