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 were not authorized by Congress. The bill is based on the constitutional finding that Congress holds the sole power to declare war and notes that no specific authorization exists for the current military operations in Iran. It mandates the withdrawal of troops while allowing the U.S. to continue defensive actions, intelligence sharing, and assistance to allies and citizens affected by the conflict. The measure applies to military engagements initiated since February 28, 2026, without explicit congressional approval.
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 23, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jul 23, 2026
How they voted
47–49
Failed · 4 other
Total votes 100
Jul 23, 2026
D
Democratic45
97% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
R
Republican53
90% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 23, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-49-4)
senate
Jul 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S4246-4249)
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 · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Charles E. Schumer
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Kelly
DDemocratic
Co
Tammy Baldwin
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Kaine
DDemocratic
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