119th Congress

S.J.Res. 180

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.

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen(D-MD)
Introduced: Apr 13, 2026
Policy area: International Affairs
Committees: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Official text: Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (9)

Added later (9)

Andy Kim (D-NJ) · Apr 21, 2026
Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) · Apr 21, 2026
Christopher Murphy (D-CT) · Apr 21, 2026
Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) · Apr 21, 2026
Jeff Merkley (D-OR) · Apr 21, 2026
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY) · Apr 21, 2026
Mark Kelly (D-AZ) · Apr 21, 2026
Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) · Apr 21, 2026
Tim Kaine (D-VA) · Apr 21, 2026

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.

Roll-call votes

Date	Vote	Result	Your members
Jul 23, 2026 Senate #207	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180 from the Committee on Foreign Relations	Motion to Discharge Rejected	Set your home to see

Actions

Jul 23, 2026 · Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 207.
Jul 23, 2026 · Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S4246-4249)
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced in Senate