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.

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This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

The resolution specifies that it shall not 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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Mar 12, 2026).

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What has happened

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Apr 28, 2026The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.Senate
Apr 28, 2026Point 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. Roll call recordSenate
Apr 28, 2026Motion 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
Mar 12, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
Mar 12, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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Apr 28, 2026 · SenatePoint of Order Well Taken 51–47
On the Point of Order · needed a majority
R 50 yes, 2 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 1 yes, 43 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

Angela D. Alsobrooks D-MD
Tammy Duckworth D-IL
Ruben Gallego D-AZ
John W. Hickenlooper D-CO
Amy Klobuchar D-MN
Jeff Merkley D-OR
Alex Padilla D-CA
Bernard Sanders I-VT
Adam B. Schiff D-CA
Charles E. Schumer D-NY
Chris Van Hollen D-MD
Peter Welch D-VT

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Ron Wyden D-OR