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Senate roll call 512 · 116th Congress · May 7, 2020

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 May 7, 2020, the Senate voted 49–44 on “On Overriding the Veto” (SJRES 68). Result: Veto Sustained. By party: Republicans 7–44, Democrats 41–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
Veto Sustained
Yes
49
No
44
Did not vote
9
Date
May 7, 2020

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 44 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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