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SJRes68
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of

3
Roll Calls
37
Yea (latest vote)
29
Nay (latest vote)
Senate
2020-02-12 – 2020-05-07

About SJRes68

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.

Policy Area: International Affairs

Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)

Latest Action (2020-05-07): Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 – 44. Record Vote Number: 84.

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.

Subjects: Conflicts and wars, Congressional oversight, Iran, Middle East, Military operations and strategy, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, War and emergency powers

Who Voted How on SJRes68

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Vote Breakdown — SJRES68

How members voted on SJRES68. 213 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
John Boozman (R-Arkansas) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Michael F. Bennet (D-Colorado) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Cory A. Booker (D-New Jersey) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Not Voting Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Susan M. Collins (R-Maine) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
John Cornyn (R-Texas) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Christopher A. Coons (D-Delaware) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Ted Cruz (R-Texas) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Richard J. Durbin (D-Illinois) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Steve Daines (R-Montana) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-New York) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Margaret Wood Hassan (D-New Hampshire) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Angus S. King (I-Maine) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Mike Lee (R-Utah) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Edward J. Markey (D-Massachusetts) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Nay Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Not Voting Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Patty Murray (D-Washington) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Not Voting Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Christopher Murphy (D-Connecticut) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Gary C. Peters (D-Michigan) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)
Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) 2020-05-07 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 Yea Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)

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Frequently Asked

What is SJRes68?

SJRes68 is the 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 in the Senate of the 119th U.S. Congress by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA). 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.

Who sponsored SJRes68?

SJRes68 was sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of SJRes68?

As of 2020-05-07, SJRes68 Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 – 44. Record Vote Number: 84..

How did Congress vote on SJRes68?

SJRes68 has had 3 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2020-05-07 — On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68 (Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required)).

What policy area does SJRes68 cover?

SJRes68 is categorized under "International Affairs." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-international-affairs/.

Where can I see all member positions on SJRes68?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.