BillCam

Middle East

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
SJR-69	Federal	A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces engaged in hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Iran Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents War And Emergency Powers
SR-469	Federal	A resolution supporting the people of Iran as they engage in legitimate protests, and condemning the Iranian regime for its murderous response. This resolution condemns the violence by the Iranian government against protesting Iranian citizens and demands that Iranian leadership be held accountable for its actions against these protestors. Further, it affirms that the Senate stands with the people of Iran and calls on all peaceful and law-abiding nations to support the protests by the Iranian people. Republican: 100% (8) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Iran Middle East Protest And Dissent Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status
HR-791	Federal	Condemning the actions of the Government of Iran and supporting the protesters in Iran, their demands for accountability, and their desire for the Government of Iran to respect freedom and human rights. This resolution condemns the actions of Iran with respect to Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. It also expresses support for the protestors in Iran and condemns Iran for killing citizens protesting their government. In addition, it calls on Iran to refrain from using violence and to protect the rights of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Republican: 100% (85) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Aviation And Airports Europe Human Rights Iran Middle East Protest And Dissent Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Transportation Safety And Security Ukraine
HR-783	Federal	Honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Qasem Soleimani, and for other purposes. This resolution commends the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the intelligence community for carrying out the mission that killed Qasem Soleimani, and it reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to defeating terrorist organizations that threaten U.S. national security. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Congressional Tributes Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Iran Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Military Personnel And Dependents Terrorism
SR-466	Federal	A resolution honoring the members of the Armed Forces and the intelligence community of the United States who carried out the mission that killed Qasem Soleimani, and for other purposes. This resolution commends the President, U.S. Armed Forces, and intelligence community in leading a strike against Qasem Soleimani, leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to countering global terrorism. Republican: 100% (45) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Congressional Tributes Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Iran Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Military Personnel And Dependents Terrorism
SCR-33	Federal	A concurrent resolution directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran. This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Iran Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents War And Emergency Powers
HCR-83	Federal	Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran. This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States. Democrat: 100% (163) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Iran Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents War And Emergency Powers
SR-465	Federal	A resolution condemning threats by President Donald J. Trump to violate the law of armed conflict with respect to Iran. This resolution urges the President to de-escalate tensions with Iran rather than threaten acts of war and violations of international law. Specifically, the resolution condemns the President's threats to destroy important Iranian cultural sites and demands that the President refrain from violating the law of armed conflict. Further, it affirms that the destruction of cultural heritage is both morally wrong and a violation of international law and that no violation of the law of armed conflict or human-rights violation by Iran justifies similar violations by any other state. Democrat: 100% (9) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Historical And Cultural Resources Human Rights International Law And Treaties Iran Middle East Military Operations And Strategy War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity
S.3159	Federal	No War Against Iran Act Independent: 7% (1) Democrat: 85% (12) Republican: 7% (1) 7% Independent support 85% Democrat support 7% Republican support	International Affairs Congressional Oversight Defense Spending Iran Middle East Defense Spending Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents War And Emergency Powers
SJR-64	Federal	A joint resolution relating to the use of military force against the Islamic Republic of Iran. This joint resolution prohibits the interpretation of previous authorizations for use of military force, whether against Iraq or otherwise, as statutory authorization for the use of military force against Iran. Democrat: 62% (5) Republican: 25% (2) Independent: 12% (1) 62% Democrat support 25% Republican support 12% Independent support	International Affairs Congressional Oversight Iran Iraq Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents War And Emergency Powers
HB-5543	Federal	No War Against Iran Act Democrat: 100% (94) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Congressional Oversight Defense Spending Iran Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents War And Emergency Powers Iraq
HJR-82	Federal	Direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Iran Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents War And Emergency Powers
SJR-63	Federal	A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. Democrat: 97% (35) Independent: 2% (1) 97% Democrat support 2% Independent support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Iran Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents War And Emergency Powers
HR-752	Federal	Supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes. Democrat: 60% (18) Republican: 40% (12) 60% Democrat support 40% Republican support	International Affairs Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Human Rights International Law And Treaties International Organizations And Cooperation Internet And Video Services Iran Licensing And Registrations Middle East
HCR-77	Federal	Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress. This resolution directs the President to remove the Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria, except for those engaged in operations against al Qaeda or associated forces, unless a declaration of war or specific authorization has been enacted. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Congressional Oversight Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Syria War And Emergency Powers
HR-727	Federal	Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks. Democrat: 45% (18) Republican: 55% (22) 45% Democrat support 55% Republican support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Firearms And Explosives Foreign Aid And International Relief Gaza Strip Israel Middle East Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements Palestinians
HR-705	Federal	Recognizing the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. Democrat: 88% (23) Republican: 11% (3) 88% Democrat support 11% Republican support	International Affairs Alliances Foreign Aid And International Relief International Organizations And Cooperation Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Syria Terrorism
SR-418	Federal	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of Turkey's crackdown on dissent related to its incursion into northeast Syria, and broader human rights violations. Republican: 36% (4) Democrat: 63% (7) 36% Republican support 63% Democrat support	International Affairs Asia Conflicts And Wars Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Europe Human Rights Internet And Video Services Middle East
HR-678	Federal	Commending the performance of the Special Operations Forces and a military working dog in the eradication of the terrorist leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. This resolution recognizes the value of military working dogs and specifically honors the military working dog assigned to the raid of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. It also honors and celebrates the actions of the U.S. Special Operations Forces on October 26, 2019. Republican: 91% (42) Democrat: 8% (4) 91% Republican support 8% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Congressional Tributes Iraq Mammals Middle East Military Operations And Strategy Military Personnel And Dependents Service Animals Syria
HB-4976	Federal	Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2019 This bill provides postal benefits to certain active duty service members. It directs the Department of Defense to provide for a program under which vouchers (used for postal-free mailings) are provided to members of the Armed Forces who are on active duty and who are either (1) serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, or another hostile fire area designated as eligible for hazardous duty pay; or (2) hospitalized at a military medical facility as a result of such service. The benefits program shall apply during FY2020-FY2025. Republican: 28% (2) Democrat: 71% (5) 28% Republican support 71% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Afghanistan Appropriations Asia Defense Spending Department Of Defense Executive Agency Funding And Structure Iraq Middle East Military Medicine

Title: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.