The record

LegislationLegislation· Oct 2025
S.J.Res. 83 Procedural vote, hasn't passed

Sponsored by Adam B. Schiff (D)

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.

Directs the President to end military operations against terrorist groups and drug-trafficking organizations without Congressional authorization.

Tradeoff

Requires the President to stop using the military against organizations designated as terrorist or drug-trafficking entities unless Congress formally approves the action. Preserves the President's ability to defend against armed attacks and conduct authorized drug-enforcement operations.

What's in it

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A Senate the bill from the Foreign Relations Committee failed 48-51 on October 8, 2025. The bill remains in committee.

  1. Senate

    Introduced

    (Sep 18, 2025)

  2. Senate

    Committee on Foreign Relations(Sep 18, 2025)

  3. Senate

    On the

    Motion to Discharge S. J. Res. 83 from the Committee on Foreign Relations

    Motion to Discharge Rejected(Roll #555 · Oct 8, 2025)

    48 yeanay 51

Recently introduced · no floor action yet