A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
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The joint resolution directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities not authorized by Congress, emphasizing constitutional war powers and the need for explicit authorization. It highlights the lack of information provided to Congress regarding recent military actions and seeks to ensure military engagement is properly authorized.
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⚑ Spends without a pay-for — authorizes new spending with no stated offset or pay-for
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Access options →Recorded vote · Senate roll call 555 · 2025-10-08
47 Yea · 50 Nay · 0 Present · 1 Not voting — Motion to Discharge Rejected (48-51)</vote_result_text>
<question>On the Motion to Discharge</question>
<vote_title>Motion to Discharge S. J. Res. 83 from the Committee on Foreign Relations</vote_title>
<majority_requirement>1/2</majority_requirement>
<vote_result>Motion to Discharge Rejected
Actions (3)
| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | — | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| 2025-09-18 | — | Introduced in Senate |
| 2025-10-08 | — | Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 555. |
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