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Senate roll call 447 · 115th Congress · Jun 13, 2018

To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority does not authorize the detention without charge or trial

On Jun 13, 2018, the Senate voted 30–68 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 5515). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 27–23, Democrats 3–43, Independents 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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 Table Failed
Yes
30
No
68
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 13, 2018

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 23 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 43 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5515: John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To clarify that an authorization to use…: Senate Vote, Jun 13, 2018,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/115-S-447/to-clarify-that-an-authorization-to-use-military-force (accessed 2026-10-16).

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