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.
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.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Last action Jun 24, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 24, 2026
How they voted
47–50
Failed · 2 other
Total votes 99
Jun 24, 2026
D
Democratic45
95% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
R
Republican53
92% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jun 24, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50-2)
senate
May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129. (consideration: CR S2355)
upper
May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129.
upper
Apr 27, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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