War powers

Iran War Powers Resolution

Passed both chambers with bipartisan votes and died when the Senate could not override the veto.

  • BillS.J.Res. 68
  • Congress116th Congress, 2019 to 2021
  • SponsorTim Kaine (Democrat, VA)
  • IntroducedJanuary 9, 2020
  • Cause of deathVetoed
  • Died inthe White House

What it would have done

Directed the President to end U.S. military hostilities against Iran unless Congress declared war or authorized force, while preserving the power to defend against imminent attack.

The path to law

Both chambers passed it. The President vetoed it and Congress could not reach the two-thirds needed to override.

IntroducedCommitteeFirst chamberSecond chamberPresidentLawdied here

The votes

Senate, February 13, 2020. On passage.

55 yea, 45 nay, out of 100 seatsPassed

House, March 11, 2020. On passage (Roll no. 101).

227 yea, 186 nay, out of 435 seatsPassed

Senate, May 7, 2020. Override the President’s veto (Record vote 84).

49 yea, 44 nay, out of 100 seatsFailed, 13 short

The record

Last verified November 10, 2026.