SJRES-68 : Still Just a Bill


This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-05-07VoteFailed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 84.Senate
2020-05-07VetoVeto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S2299, S2305-2308, S2311-2313)Senate
2020-05-06PresidentVetoed by President.House floor actions
2020-05-06VetoVeto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text: CR S2286-2287)Senate
2020-05-05FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-03-11VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 227 - 186 (Roll no. 101). (text: CR H1616)House floor actions
2020-03-11VoteOn motion to commit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 198 - 212, 1 Present (Roll no. 100).House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorThe previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCaul motion to commit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to insert language pertaining to Qassem Soleimani.House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorMr. McCaul moved to commit with instructions to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (consideration: CR H1637-1638; text CR H1637-1638)House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1637-1640)House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further proceedings on S.J. Res. 68 are postponed.House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 68.House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorRule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H1615-1622)House floor actions
2020-03-10FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, H.R. 2486 and H.R. 6172. Resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 68, the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, and H.R. 6172. For S.J. Res. 68, the resolution provides for 1 hour of debate and 1 motion to commit. For the Senate amendment to H.R. 2486, the question will be divided and each portion will have 1 hour of debate. H.R. 6172 will have 1 hour ofdebate and 1 motion to recommit with or without instructions.House floor actions
2020-02-14FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2020-02-14FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2020-02-13FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-02-13VotePassed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 52. (text: CR S1061-1062)Senate
2020-02-13FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1051-1062)Senate
2020-02-12FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1012-1015, S1018, S1021-1030, S1033-1036)Senate
2020-02-12VoteMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 45. (consideration: CR S1006-1012)Senate
2020-02-12CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.Senate
2020-02-12DischargeSenate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Voice Vote. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a).Senate
2020-02-12DischargeMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made.Senate
2020-01-09IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2020-01-09IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress