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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: January 9, 2020 Introduced by: Kaine, Tim Democratic · Virginia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 32 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
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–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 →
 Amendments to this bill 25

6 agreed to 19 pending / other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 1,322 Reed, Jack To amend the findings. Agreed to Feb 13, 2020
SAMDT 1,320 — To amend the findings. Agreed to Feb 13, 2020
SAMDT 1,319 Sullivan, Dan To amend the rule of construction. Agreed to Feb 13, 2020
SAMDT 1,314 Risch, James E. To amend the findings. Agreed to Feb 13, 2020
SAMDT 1,305 Cotton, Tom To exempt from the termination requirement United States Armed Forces engaged in operations directed at desig… Agreed to Feb 13, 2020
SAMDT 1,301 Cruz, Ted To amend the findings. Agreed to Feb 13, 2020
SAMDT 1,318 Johnson, Ron To provide that nothing in the resolution shall be construed as preventing the United States from defending i… Pending Feb 12, 2020
SAMDT 1,317 Johnson, Ron To provide that nothing in the resolution shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itse… Pending Feb 12, 2020
SAMDT 1,316 Johnson, Ron To provide that nothing in the resolution may be construed as preventing the President from employing all the… Pending Feb 12, 2020
SAMDT 1,315 Risch, James E. To emphasize that the United States strike against terrorist leader Qasem Suleimani to protect the lives of U… Pending Feb 12, 2020
SAMDT 1,313 Kennedy, John To include a finding regarding the Quds Force and to remove the termination requirement. Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,312 Sullivan, Dan To provide that nothing in the resolution shall be construed as preventing the United States from defending i… Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,311 — To amend the findings. Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,310 — To amend the findings. Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,309 Rounds, Mike To provide that nothing in the resolution shall be construed as preventing the United States from defending i… Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,308 Cotton, Tom To provide that nothing shall be construed as preventing the United States from defending itself against atta… Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,307 Cotton, Tom To provide that nothing shall be construed as preventing the United States from defending itself against atta… Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,306 Cotton, Tom To provide that nothing shall be construed as influencing or disrupting any military operations and cooperati… Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,304 — To provide that, consistent with section 8(d) of the War Powers Resolution, nothing in the resolution shall b… Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,303 Cruz, Ted To provide that nothing in the resolution may be construed as restricting missions related to force protectio… Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,302 Cruz, Ted To amend the findings. Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,300 McConnell, Mitch To provide that nothing in the resolution shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itse… Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,299 McConnell, Mitch To provide that nothing in the resolution shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itse… Pending Feb 11, 2020
SAMDT 1,324 Kaine, Tim — Pending —
SAMDT 1,321 — — Pending —
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 May 7, 2020

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

 Related & companion bills 4
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  • SJRES 69 Related bill A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of…
  • HRES 891 Related bill Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 68) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces …
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 24
All 24 Democratic 19 Republican 3 Independent 2
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Feb 13, 2020
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Feb 12, 2020
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Feb 11, 2020
 D
Murray, Patty
Washington · Feb 11, 2020
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Feb 11, 2020
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Feb 10, 2020
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Jan 28, 2020
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jan 21, 2020
 D
Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jan 15, 2020
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jan 15, 2020
 D
Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Jan 15, 2020
 R
Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jan 14, 2020
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Jan 14, 2020
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jan 14, 2020
 D
Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jan 14, 2020
 D
Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Jan 14, 2020
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jan 13, 2020
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jan 13, 2020
 I
King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Jan 13, 2020
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jan 13, 2020
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jan 13, 2020
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jan 9, 2020
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Jan 9, 2020
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Jan 9, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 68: 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.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SJRES-68/
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"S.J. Res. 68: 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.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SJRES-68/.
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