SJRES 123 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. military forces from ongoing hostilities against Iran that lack congressional authorization, specifically referencing the Operation Epic Fury campaign launched on February 28, 2026. It requires the withdrawal of troops unless Congress has declared war or passed a specific law authorizing military action against Iran. The resolution includes exceptions allowing U.S. forces to defend against attacks on American personnel, conduct intelligence activities related to Iran, assist allied nations under Iranian attack, and evacuate U.S. citizens. It does not alter current military operations involving defense, intelligence sharing, or aid to partners.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2026

How they voted

4752
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 100
Apr 15, 2026
D Democratic45
44 Yea 1 Nay
97% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican53
1 Yea 51 Nay 1
96% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Apr 15, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-52-1)
senate
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

Sponsors