Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
47 Yea50 Nay3 Not voting1/2 required
SJRES-185-119
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)
Sponsored by Tim Kaine (D-VA)
What it does
A joint resolution invoking the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any hostilities involving Iran that have not been specifically authorized by a congressional declaration of war or specific statutory authorization.
Who benefits
Members of the military who would be removed from unauthorized combat operations. Congressional war powers authority, which the resolution seeks to reassert.
Who is hurt
Executive branch officials and military commanders who argue the President has existing authority to conduct the operations in question.
Supporters argue
Supporters argue that the Constitution grants Congress sole authority to declare war, and that any military hostilities with Iran require explicit congressional authorization rather than reliance on decades-old authorizations.
Opponents argue
Opponents argue that the resolution would constrain the President's ability to defend U.S. forces and allies in a volatile region, and that existing legal authorities are sufficient for the operations being conducted.
Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)