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118th Congress (1st) Vote 333 - A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

12/7/2023, 12:42 PM

Congress118
Number#333
Session1

Vote Summary

SJRES 51 - A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

118th Congress (1st) Vote 333 is a Senate Vote on Bill SJRES 51, A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.. SJRES 51 was introduced on November 15, 2023 by 1 Sponsors and 4 Cosponsors.

Bill 118 SJRes 51 is a joint resolution that aims to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress. The bill is in response to concerns about the involvement of US military in Syria without proper authorization from Congress.

The resolution highlights the importance of Congress having the power to declare war and authorize military action, as outlined in the Constitution. It argues that the current situation in Syria, where US forces are engaged in hostilities without congressional approval, is a violation of this constitutional principle.

The bill calls for the immediate withdrawal of US Armed Forces from Syria, unless Congress has specifically authorized their presence. It emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in military actions, and stresses the importance of congressional oversight in matters of war and peace. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 51 is a bipartisan effort to uphold the constitutional authority of Congress in matters of war and military engagement. It seeks to ensure that US military actions are conducted in a manner that is consistent with the principles of democracy and the rule of law.

The vote failed with a tally of 13 For, 84 Against, 0 Present, and 3 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 7 Democrats, 5 Republican, and 1 Independents voting For, 41 Democrats, 41 Republican, and 2 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 0 Democrats, 3 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

Democrat

Republican

Independent

13

7

5

1


Voting Against

Democrat

Republican

Independent

84

41

41

2


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

3

0

3

0


Official Vote Question

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 51 - A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.


Official Vote Result

Motion to Discharge Rejected (13-84)

Comments

Senators' Votes on A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.