119th Congress International Affairs
S.J.Res. 181: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced
- Introduced (completed)
- Passed Senate (not reached)
- Passed House (not reached)
- To the President (not reached)
- Became law (not reached)
Summary
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Jul 30, 2026SenateProcedural motionFailed, yea-nay 49–50
Roll call 216 tally by party Party Yea Nay Present Not voting Democrats 44 1 0 0 Republicans 3 49 0 1 Independents 2 0 0 0 Total 49 50 0 1 Senate roll call 216: On the Motion to Discharge. Motion to Discharge Rejected.
4 crossed party lines: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans
How each member voted (100)
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Charles Schumer D-NY
- Chris Van Hollen D-MD
- Tammy Baldwin D-WI
- Timothy Kaine D-VA
- Andy Kim D-NJ
- Christopher Murphy D-CT
- Jeff Merkley D-OR
- Mark Kelly D-AZ
Who scored on this bill
- 1Susan Collins1 maverick vote1 event+6
- 1John Fetterman1 maverick vote1 event+6
- 1Lisa Murkowski1 maverick vote1 event+6
- 1Rand Paul1 maverick vote1 event+6
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten Gillibrand.
Show the full action history (6 actions)
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act). (consideration: CR S4356-4357)
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 216. (consideration: CR S4357)
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act).
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 216.
- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.