SJRES 114 United States Senate · 119th 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.

This bill directs the President to remove U.S. military forces from ongoing military actions against Iran that lack explicit congressional authorization. It specifically responds to a February 2026 order for airstrikes inside Iran, which Congress states violates the War Powers Resolution. The bill requires the removal of forces unless Congress has declared war or passed a specific authorization for military action against Iran. Exceptions allow for self-defense, intelligence-sharing with allies attacked by Iran, and supporting allies against Iranian retaliation.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Apr 22, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2026

How they voted

4651
Failed · 3 other
Total votes 100
Apr 22, 2026
D Democratic45
43 Yea 1 Nay 1
95% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican53
1 Yea 50 Nay 2
94% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 22, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Discharge Rejected (46-51-3)
senate
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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