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 power of Congress to declare war and cites the War Powers Resolution as the legal framework for this action. It specifically orders the withdrawal of troops from the ongoing conflict that began in February 2026, while allowing the U.S. to continue defensive actions, intelligence gathering, and assistance to allied nations. The resolution also permits the evacuation of American citizens and defensive support for partner countries attacked by Iran or its proxies.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Apr 13, 2026
Last action Jun 16, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 16, 2026
How they voted
47–48
Failed · 5 other
Total votes 100
Jun 16, 2026
D
Democratic45
93% Yea
I
Independent2
50% Yea
R
Republican53
88% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 16, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-48-5)
senate
Jun 16, 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 · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Raphael G. Warnock
DDemocratic
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