S.J.Res. 124 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 12, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRestricts military action against Cuba without Congress
This joint resolution would direct the President to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of any fighting within or against Cuba, unless Congress has formally declared war or authorized military action for that specific purpose. The resolution makes a carve-out for self-defense in case of an armed attack, threats of imminent attack, or legal counternarcotics operations.
How it affects you
This would mainly affect military and foreign policy decisions at the federal level rather than everyday life for most Americans. If you work in the military or foreign service, it could shape where and how U.S. forces operate. The resolution is essentially about requiring Congress to approve military action in Cuba rather than allowing the President to act alone.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 12, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS.J.Res. 124
JOINT RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) · Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 28, 2026: “The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Point of Order · Apr 28, 2026
Point of Order Well Taken 51–47
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| Independents | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republicans | 50 | 2 | 1 |
3 members voted against most of their party: 1 Democrats voted Yes and 2 Republicans voted No.
Source: senate.gov · roll call 108
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.