Bill > SJRes124

This joint resolution, passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives, directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from any ongoing hostilities within or against Cuba that have not been specifically authorized by Congress. It emphasizes that Congress holds the sole power to declare war, as outlined in the Constitution, and notes that no such declaration or specific authorization for military force against Cuba has been enacted. The resolution cites the War Powers Resolution, a law that governs the President's ability to commit U.S. forces to armed conflict, and specific provisions within other acts that allow for expedited consideration of measures to remove troops from hostilities without a formal declaration of war. However, it includes an exception allowing the U.S. to defend itself from an armed attack, the threat of an imminent attack, or to conduct lawful counternarcotics operations.