S.J.Res. 68 passed both chambers and was vetoed on May 6, 2020
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.
IntroducedJan 9, 2020
Reported—
Passed one chamberFeb 13, 2020
Passed bothMar 11, 2020
VetoedMay 6, 2020
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 38 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Policy area
- International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 272 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 4, from enrolled bill to engrossed in senate · 679 words
- Subjects
- Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents +1 more
- Latest action
- May 7, 2020: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 84.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 4
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 4 in all.
Procedural (rules, motions) · 1
- 116th H.Res. 891 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 68) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities agai D · Agreed to
Related, per CRS or House · 3
- 116th H.J.Res. 82 Direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Cong D · Introduced
- 116th S.J.Res. 63 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not b D · Introduced
- 116th S.J.Res. 69 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not b D · Introduced
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]