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. military forces from ongoing hostilities against Iran that were not authorized by Congress. The bill is based on the constitutional principle that Congress holds the sole power to declare war and notes that no formal declaration or specific authorization for force against Iran has been enacted. While the resolution mandates withdrawal from active combat operations, it allows the U.S. to continue defensive actions, intelligence gathering, and limited support for allies facing Iranian attacks. The measure is intended to enforce congressional oversight of military engagements and restore constitutional war powers to the legislative branch.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Apr 13, 2026
Last action Jul 30, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jul 30, 2026
How they voted
49–50
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 100
Jul 30, 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
Jul 30, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50-1)
senate
Jul 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act). (consideration: CR S4356-4357)
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 · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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