A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
FailedIntroducedSep 18, 2025
Policy areaInternational Affairs
Cosponsors8
What this bill is intended to do
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Latest action
Oct 8, 2025Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 555.
How Congress voted · Senate roll call 555 · Oct 8, 2025
48 Yea51 Nay1 Not voting
Motion to Discharge Rejected (48-51)
How each party voted
Republicans2–50
Democrats44–1
Independents2–0
B72
Graded by The Quiet Ledger
The joint resolution directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities not authorized by Congress, emphasizing constitutional war powers and the need for explicit authorization. It highlights the lack of information provided to Congress regarding recent military actions and seeks to ensure military engagement is properly authorized.
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Structural flags⚑ Spends without a pay-for