116th Congress (2019–2021) · Senate joint resolution · Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
This page covers SJRES68 in the 116th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so SJRES68 in another Congress is a different bill.
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roll-call votes | 3 |
| Chamber | Senate |
| Latest vote | 2020-05-07: Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required) |
| Latest action | 2020-05-07: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 – 44. Record Vote Number: 84. |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Official record | Congress.gov |
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
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Not voting | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-07 | Senate | On Overriding the Veto S. J. Res. 68 | Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required) | 37 | 29 | 5 | Official tally |
| 2020-02-13 | Senate | On the Joint Resolution S. J. Res. 68 | Joint Resolution Passed (55-45) | 42 | 29 | 0 | Official tally |
| 2020-02-12 | Senate | On the Motion to Proceed S. J. Res. 68 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-45) | 38 | 29 | 4 | Official tally |
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.) was introduced in the 116th Congress (2019–2021) by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].
On 2020-05-07: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 – 44. Record Vote Number: 84.
3 recorded votes in the 116th Congress. The most recent, on 2020-05-07, was "On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 68": Veto Sustained (49-44, 2/3 majority required).