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

On Dec 7, 2023, the Senate voted 13–84 on “On the Motion to Discharge” (SJRES 51). Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected. By party: Democrats 7–41, Republicans 5–41, Independents 1–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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: 13
No: 84
Did not vote: 8
Date: Dec 7, 2023

By party

Republicans5 yes · 41 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats7 yes · 41 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Hawley (Tommy) Tuberville R-AL voted yes
Christopher Murphy D-CT voted yes
Richard Joseph Durbin D-IL voted yes
Michael Braun R-IN voted yes
Rand Paul R-KY voted yes
Edward John Markey D-MA voted yes
Elizabeth Warren D-MA voted yes
James David Vance R-OH voted yes
Jeff Merkley D-OR voted yes
Ronald Lee Wyden D-OR voted yes
Mike Lee R-UT 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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