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.
Summary
This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Jun 16, 2025
Last action Jun 27, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jun 27, 2025
How they voted
47–53
Failed
Total votes 100
Jun 27, 2025
D
Democratic45
97% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
R
Republican53
98% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2025
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
senate
Jun 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S3583-3595)
upper
Jun 16, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
Jun 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Kaine
DDemocratic
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