SJRES 180 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 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

4749
Failed · 4 other
Total votes 100
Jul 23, 2026
D Democratic45
44 Yea 1 Nay
97% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican53
1 Yea 48 Nay 4
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