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119th Congress International Affairs

S.J.Res. 185: 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.

ReportedMay 19, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 27, 2026
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Apr 27, 2026

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

2 votes on this bill

Showing 2 of 2 roll calls

  • Jun 24, 2026SenateMotion to proceedFailed, yea-nay 47–50
    Roll call 192 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats43101
    Republicans24911
    Independents2000
    Total475012

    Senate roll call 192: On the Motion to Proceed. Motion to Proceed Rejected.

    3 crossed party lines: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans

    How each member voted (100)
  • May 19, 2026SenateProcedural motionPassed, yea-nay 50–47
    Roll call 129 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats44100
    Republicans44603
    Independents2000
    Total504703

    Senate roll call 129: On the Motion to Discharge. Motion to Discharge Agreed to.

    5 crossed party lines: 1 Democrat, 4 Republicans

    How each member voted (100)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

9

Who scored on this bill

72 points earned
  1. 1Timothy Kaine D-VA SponsorIntroduced, discharged2 events+24
  2. 2Susan Collins R-ME2 maverick votes2 events+12
  3. 2John Fetterman D-PA2 maverick votes2 events+12
  4. 2Lisa Murkowski R-AK2 maverick votes2 events+12
  5. 5Bill Cassidy R-LA1 maverick vote1 event+6
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History

  1. Apr 27, 2026Introduced in the Senate by Timothy Kaine.
Show the full action history (7 actions)
  1. Jun 24, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)
  2. Jun 24, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192.
  3. May 19, 2026Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129.
  4. May 19, 2026Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129. (consideration: CR S2355)
  5. May 19, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.
  6. Apr 27, 2026Introduced in Senate
  7. Apr 27, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.