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-193Senate
Updated: May 20, 2026

Summary

This joint resolution mandates the removal of United States Armed Forces from any hostilities conducted within or against the Republic of Cuba that lack explicit congressional authorization. It reaffirms Congress's constitutional prerogative, under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, as the sole body empowered to declare war . The resolution specifically finds that Congress has not declared war on Cuba nor enacted a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force there. It clarifies that the introduction of U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities, including blockades or quarantines, falls under the War Powers Resolution. The directive to remove forces is subject to exceptions for defending the United States from armed attack or imminent threat, and for lawful counternarcotics operations.

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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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  2. Introduced in Senate

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