PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 328. (consideration: CR S3595)
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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 16, 2025
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.
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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · D–VA
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 328. (consideration: CR S3595)
Senate roll call 328 · Individual votesMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S3583-3595)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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