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Yes: 51 • No: 47
SJRES124119th 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]
In Committee
Summary
Congress reasserts its constitutional war powers over military action involving Cuba. This joint resolution would require U.S. Armed Forces to withdraw from hostilities in or against Cuba unless Congress issues a formal declaration of war or passes a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force.
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Bill Overview
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Limit U.S. military action toward Cuba
If enacted, this bill would find that Congress has not declared war on Cuba or authorized force there. It would treat a blockade or quarantine of Cuba as introducing U.S. forces into hostilities under the War Powers Resolution. It would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Cuba unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for the use of military force. It would preserve the ability to defend against an armed attack or imminent threat and to carry out lawful counternarcotics operations.
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
Charles Schumer
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
John Hickenlooper
CO • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
VT • I
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Amy Klobuchar
MN • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Peter Welch
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