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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.

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.

Introduced Mar 12, 2026

Latest action (Apr 28, 2026) The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.

Referred to
Foreign Relations Committee
Policy area
International Affairs
Issues
DefenseForeign Policy
Legislative subjects (7)
Caribbean areaConflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightCubaPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

Summary

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. The resolution notes that Congress has not declared war on Cuba or enacted a specific statutory authorization for military force against Cuba, and that use of U.S. Armed Forces within or against Cuba, including the use of the Coast Guard or blockade and quarantine operations, constitutes the introduction of armed forces into hostilities under the War Powers Resolution. The resolution clarifies that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself from armed attack, the threat of imminent armed attack, or conducting lawful counternarcotics operations. The resolution is considered under expedited procedures established for such matters under federal law.

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Sponsor (1)
13 cosponsors

Actions (5)
  1. Apr 28, 2026 The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken. · senate
  2. Apr 28, 2026 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
  3. Apr 28, 2026 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
  4. Mar 12, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
  5. Mar 12, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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  • On the Point of OrderPoint of Order Well Taken
    Senate · Roll call 108 · Apr 28, 2026

    51 Yea · 47 Nay · 2 Not voting

    • Democrats1Yea3Nay
    • Republicans3Yea0Nay
    • Independents0Yea1Nay

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  • SJRES 193 — 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. · Introduced May 20, 2026 · Cong. 119 94%
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Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 12, 2026

Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Schiff, and Mr. Gallego) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings:

(1) Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution.

(2) The President has a constitutional responsibility to take actions to defend the United States, its territories, its possessions, citizens, service members, and diplomats from attack.

(3) Congress has not declared war upon Cuba or upon any person or organization within Cuba, nor enacted a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force within or against Cuba.

(4) The use of force by the United States Armed Forces within or against Cuba, including the use of the United States Coast Guard and other components of the Armed Forces to conduct a blockade or quarantine of Cuba, constitutes the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities within the meaning of section 4(a) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1543(a)).

(5) Section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a) provides that any joint resolution or bill requiring the removal of United States Armed Forces from imminent engagement in hostilities without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization shall be considered in accordance with the expedited procedures under section 601(b) of the International Security and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94-

329).

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST CUBA.

(a) Removal.—Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a), and in accordance with section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94-329), Congress hereby directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.

(b) Rule of Construction.—Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack, the threat of an imminent armed attack, or the lawful execution of counternarcotics operations. <all>

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