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Senate roll call 586 · 115th Congress · Dec 12, 2018

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

On Dec 12, 2018, the Senate voted 60–39 on “On the Motion to Proceed” (SJRES 54). Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to. By party: Republicans 11–39, Democrats 47–0, Independents 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Yes
60
No
39
Did not vote
6
Date
Dec 12, 2018

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 39 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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