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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 - National Key Vote

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Title: 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

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override the president's veto and pass a joint resolution that directs the president to cease the use of US Armed Forces against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war.

Highlights:

  • Requires the president to end the use of US Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that nothing in this resolution prevents the US from defending itself from imminent attack (Sec. 2).

NOTE: A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A PRESIDENTIAL VETO.

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Title: 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

Vetoed by President Donald Trump


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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: 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

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a joint resolution that directs the president to cease the use of US Armed Forces against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war.

Highlights:

 

  • Requires the president to end the use of US Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that nothing in this resolution prevents the US from defending itself from imminent attack (Sec. 2).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: 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

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a joint resolution that directs the president to cease the use of US Armed Forces against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war.

Highlights:

 

  • Requires the president to end the use of US Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that nothing in this resolution prevents the US from defending itself from imminent attack (Sec. 2).

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Title: 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

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