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S.J. Res. 124 119th Congress Senate

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.

Introduced: March 12, 2026 Introduced by: Tim Kaine Democratic · Virginia See on congress.gov
International Affairs Caribbean areaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relations
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CubaPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers
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Veto threat Statement of Administration Policy · Trump administration · Apr 28, 2026 Read the SAP
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Apr 28, 2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act). (consideration: CR S2070-2071)
Apr 28, 2026
The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
Apr 28, 2026
Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546a raised against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 108.
Mar 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 28, 2026 Senate · vote #108 On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 124 Sustained 51–47 See who voted →
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The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack, the threat of an imminent armed attack, or the lawful execution of counternarcotics operations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 124: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-124/
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"S.J. Res. 124: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-124/.
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S.J. Res. 124, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-124/.
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[S.J. Res. 124: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-124/)
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