A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Co

On Feb 12, 2020, the Senate voted 51–45 on “On the Motion to Proceed” (SJRES 68). Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to. By party: Republicans 8–45, Democrats 42–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Yes: 51
No: 45
Did not vote: 6
Date: Feb 12, 2020

By party

Republicans8 yes · 45 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lisa Murkowski R-AK voted yes
Todd Young R-IN voted yes
Jerry Moran R-KS voted yes
Rand Paul R-KY voted yes
Bill Cassidy R-LA voted yes
Susan Margaret Collins R-ME voted yes
Lamar Alexander R-TN voted yes
Mike Lee R-UT voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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