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Yes: 51 • No: 47
119-sjres-124119th Congress
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.
Sponsored By: Senator Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
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Summary
This joint resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of force. It leans on the War Powers Resolution and keeps explicit exceptions for U.S. self-defense and lawful counternarcotics operations.
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- Service members and operations: It treats blockades or quarantines, including actions by the U.S. Coast Guard, as "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution, so forces would have to withdraw from such actions absent congressional authorization.
- Executive authority: It limits the President's ability to order military action against Cuba without statutory approval while preserving the right to defend against an armed attack or an imminent threat.
- Congressional process: The measure points to existing laws and invokes expedited procedures from a 1976 law to speed congressional consideration of any withdrawal or authorization questions.
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Limit U.S. forces fighting in Cuba
If enacted, this resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for use of force. The directive would be made under existing statutes, including 50 U.S.C. 1546a, and would follow expedited consideration procedures in Public Law 94-329. It would still allow the United States to defend itself from an armed attack, respond to the threat of an imminent armed attack, and carry out lawful counternarcotics operations. If passed, this would change how the President and the Defense Department decide where service members are sent.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/12/2026
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 3/12/2026
Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
CO • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
VT • I
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
MN • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
VT • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/28/2026
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 4/28/2026
On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 124
Yes: 51 • No: 47