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118th Congress (1st) Vote 270 - A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.
11/1/2023, 4:56 PM
Vote Summary
SJRES 44 - A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.
118th Congress (1st) Vote 270 is a Senate Vote on Bill SJRES 44, A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.. SJRES 44 was introduced on September 6, 2023 by 1 Sponsors and 4 Cosponsors.
Bill 118 SJRes 44 is a joint resolution that aims to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution is in response to concerns about the involvement of US military forces in Niger without proper authorization from Congress.
The resolution highlights the importance of Congress having the authority to declare war and authorize the use of military force. It argues that the deployment of US Armed Forces in Niger without congressional approval is a violation of the Constitution and undermines the democratic process.
The resolution calls for the immediate withdrawal of US military forces from hostilities in Niger that have not been authorized by Congress. It emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the decision-making process when it comes to the use of military force.
Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 44 is a bipartisan effort to uphold the constitutional principles of checks and balances and ensure that the US military is only deployed in foreign conflicts with proper authorization from Congress.
The vote failed with a tally of 11 For, 86 Against, 0 Present, and 3 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 4 Democrats, 6 Republican, and 1 Independents voting For, 43 Democrats, 42 Republican, and 1 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 1 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 1 Independents Not Voting.
Voting For
Democrat
Republican
Independent
11
4
6
1
Voting Against
Democrat
Republican
Independent
86
43
42
1
Voting Present
Democrat
Republican
Independent
0
0
0
0
Not Voting
Democrat
Republican
Independent
3
1
1
1
Official Vote Question
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 44 - A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.
Official Vote Result
Motion to Discharge Rejected (11-86)
Comments
Senators' Votes on A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voting Member of 118th Congress (1st) Vote 270
Todd Young
Elizabeth Warren
Mark R. Warner
Sheldon Whitehouse
Peter Welch
Raphael G. Warnock
Ron Wyden
Roger F. Wicker
J. D. Vance
Chris Van Hollen
Thom Tillis
Jon Tester
Tommy Tuberville
John Thune
