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S.J.Res. 124 · International Affairs
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.
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
What does this mean?

This resolution says that if U.S. military forces are currently involved in combat in or against Cuba without Congress having formally voted to authorize that combat or declare war, the President must pull those troops out. It's built on the idea that Congress, not just the President alone, is supposed to sign off before the country goes to war somewhere. There are a few carve-outs, though: U.S. forces could still act to defend against an actual attack, respond to a clear and imminent threat of attack, or carry out operations aimed at stopping illegal drug trafficking, without needing separate congressional approval for those specific actions.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to Committee
Mar 12, 2026
Full action history (5)
Mar 12, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 12, 2026Introduced in Senate
Apr 28, 2026The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
Apr 28, 2026Point 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.
Apr 28, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act). (consideration: CR S2070-2071)
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