SJRES 163 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 joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran that lack explicit congressional authorization, asserting Congress's constitutional war-declaring power. The measure applies only to ongoing military engagements within or against Iran and does not restrict defensive actions against attacks on the United States or its personnel. It permits continued intelligence gathering and defensive support for partner nations attacked by Iran since late February 2026, while requiring a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for any future offensive military operations.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 13, 2026

How they voted

4950
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 100
May 13, 2026
D Democratic45
44 Yea 1 Nay
97% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican53
3 Yea 49 Nay 1
92% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
May 13, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50-1)
senate
May 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

Sponsors