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 bySen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]VA· Introduced 12 mars 2026

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The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.

28 avril 2026·2 months ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 17 juillet 2026

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack, the threat of an imminent armed attack, or the lawful execution of counternarcotics operations.

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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act). (consideration: CR S2070-2071)
28 avril 2026 · Discharge
The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
28 avril 2026 · Floor
Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546a raised against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 108.
28 avril 2026 · Floor
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
12 mars 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
12 mars 2026 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

13 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]VA

Cosponsors

Democrat1292%
Independent18%

Democrat:Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]CA
Democrat:Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]OR
Democrat:Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]MD
Democrat:Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]NY
Democrat:Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]IL
Democrat:Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]MN
Independent:Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]VT
Democrat:Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]CO
Democrat:Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]OR
Democrat:Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]MD
Democrat:Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]VT
Democrat:Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]CA
Democrat:Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]AZ

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International Affairs

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Caribbean areaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsCubaPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

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Foreign Relations Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To12 Mar 2026

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