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

On Oct 26, 2023, the Senate voted 11–86 on “On the Motion to Discharge” (SJRES 44). Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–42, Democrats 4–43, Independents 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yes: 11
No: 86
Did not vote: 8
Date: Oct 26, 2023

By party

Republicans6 yes · 42 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats4 yes · 43 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Michael Braun R-IN voted yes
Roger Wayne Marshall R-KS voted yes
Rand Paul R-KY voted yes
John Neely Kennedy R-LA voted yes
Edward John Markey D-MA voted yes
James David Vance R-OH voted yes
Jeff Merkley D-OR voted yes
Mike Lee R-UT voted yes
Timothy Michael (Tim) Kaine D-VA voted yes
Peter Welch D-VT 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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