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
49–50
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 100
May 13, 2026
D
Democratic45
97% 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
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Charles E. Schumer
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Kelly
DDemocratic
Co
Tammy Baldwin
DDemocratic
Co
Tammy Duckworth
DDemocratic
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