This resolution would direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces — including Coast Guard vessels involved in blockading or quarantining Cuba — from hostilities in or against Cuba, because Congress says it never declared war or passed a law authorizing military action there. Under the Constitution, only Congress can declare war, and the resolution's sponsors argue that ongoing military operations against Cuba cross that line without congressional approval. The removal requirement would not apply if Congress later passes a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for the operation. It also would not stop U.S. forces from defending against an actual or imminent attack or from continuing lawful counternarcotics operations.
Congressional Summary
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.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-03-12
- Date Added
- 2026-07-18
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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