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S.J.Res. 68 // May 7, 2020Senate: Needed two-thirds to override the veto

Shall the Joint Resolution S.J. Res. 68 Pass, the Objections of the President of the United States to the Contrary Notwithstanding?

Sponsor: Timothy Kaine (D-VA)

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

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Won the vote · Yea

49 votes, representing 130,779,333 people51.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

44 votes, representing 104,582,191 people41.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon4951.8%
NayLost4441.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.9%