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Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress--Motion to Discharge

A motion to discharge the Foreign Relations Committee so the Senate could consider a joint resolution directing the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with or against Iran unless Congress has authorized military action, while allowing defense against attacks. Supporters, including Senator Gillibrand, said the fighting was never authorized by Congress and should end, and Senator Schumer urged Republican senators to back the resolution. The Senate voted on the motion to discharge, and it was rejected 47 to 52.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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1 statement

John Barrasso

Republican
“I am reporting that one senator is absent, and the Senate voted against this motion.”
Official Congressional Record

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). The result was announced--yeas 47, nays 52, as follows: The motion was rejected. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Hagerty). The Democratic leader.

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