SJRES 68
116th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers
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.
Everywhere this bill has been
33 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 7, 2020
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 84.
May 7, 2020
Failed of passage in Senate over veto: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 84.
May 7, 2020
Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S2299, S2305-2308, S2311-2313)
May 6, 2020
Vetoed by President.
May 6, 2020
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text: CR S2286-2287)
May 5, 2020
Presented to President.
Mar 11, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 2020
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 227 - 186 (Roll no. 101). (text: CR H1616)
Mar 11, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 227 - 186 (Roll no. 101).
Mar 11, 2020
On motion to commit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 198 - 212, 1 Present (Roll no. 100).
Mar 11, 2020
The previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Mar 11, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCaul motion to commit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to insert language pertaining to Qassem Soleimani.
Mar 11, 2020
Mr. McCaul moved to commit with instructions to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (consideration: CR H1637-1638; text CR H1637-1638)
Mar 11, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1637-1640)
Mar 11, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further proceedings on S.J. Res. 68 are postponed.
Mar 11, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 11, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 68.
Mar 11, 2020
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Mar 11, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H1615-1622)
Mar 10, 2020
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Feb 14, 2020
Held at the desk.
Feb 14, 2020
Received in the House.
Feb 13, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 13, 2020
Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 52. (text: CR S1061-1062)
Feb 13, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 52.
Feb 13, 2020
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1051-1062)
Feb 12, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1012-1015, S1018, S1021-1030, S1033-1036)
Feb 12, 2020
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 45. (consideration: CR S1006-1012)
Feb 12, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.
Feb 12, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Voice Vote. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a).
Feb 12, 2020
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made.
Jan 9, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 9, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2020 | House · vote #101 | On Passage | Passed | 227–186 | See who voted → |
| Mar 11, 2020 | House · vote #100 | On Motion to Commit with Instructions | Failed | 198–212 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 84.
Committees of jurisdiction
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