H. Con. Res. 21 - U.S. Military in Syria

The military intervention in Syria was initiated by the president without congressional approval, despite the fact that the power to declare war belongs to Congress.

Constitutional Vote: Yes

Vote Date: March 8, 2023

H. Con. Res. 21 would direct the president to remove U.S. armed forces from Syria within 180 days of the adoption of the resolution.

The House rejected the resolution on March 8, 2023 by a vote of 103 to 321 (Roll Call 136). We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the military intervention in Syria was initiated by the president without congressional approval, despite the fact that the power to declare war belongs to Congress.