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.
United States119th CongressSJRES-124Senate
Updated: Apr 28, 2026
Summary
This joint resolution reasserts Congress's constitutional authority to declare war, noting that it has not declared war on Cuba or authorized the use of military force there. It finds that any deployment of United States Armed Forces, including the Coast Guard for blockades or quarantines, within or against Cuba constitutes engagement in hostilities under the War Powers Resolution. Consequently, the resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Cuba that have not been explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force. This directive is issued pursuant to existing expedited procedures for such resolutions. However, the resolution clarifies that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself against an armed attack or from conducting lawful counternarcotics operations.
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HCONRES-106: 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.Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act).
Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act). (consideration: CR S2070-2071)
Senate
Point 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.
Senate
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