U.S. Senate · April 28, 2026
Roll call 108 · 119th Congress, session 2
S.J.Res. 124 — 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.
A vote to set aside an objection that the measure breaks a budget rule A senator objected that the measure spends or cuts more than the budget allows. Sixty votes set that objection aside; fewer, and the measure is stopped by the objection without a vote on what it would do.
Point of Order Well Taken
51 yes 47 no
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SJRES-124 — 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.
S.J. Res. 124 directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba. This action is required unless there is a specific authorization for use of military force or a declaration of war. The resolution notes that Congress has the sole power to declare war. It also specifies that the U.S. can still defend itself from armed attacks or threats of imminent attacks. Additionally, lawful counternarcotics operations are still permitted.
