119th Congress
S.J.Res. 181
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
- Kirsten E. Gillibrand(D-NY)
- Introduced
- Apr 13, 2026
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (8)
Added later (8)
- Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) · Apr 16, 2026
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) · Apr 20, 2026
- Andy Kim (D-NJ) · Jul 28, 2026
- Christopher Murphy (D-CT) · Jul 28, 2026
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR) · Jul 28, 2026
- Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) · Jul 28, 2026
- Tim Kaine (D-VA) · Jul 28, 2026
- Mark Kelly (D-AZ) · Jul 29, 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 30, 2026 Senate #216 | Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 181 | Motion to Discharge Rejected | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Jul 30, 2026 · Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 216. (consideration: CR S4357) - Jul 30, 2026 · Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act). (consideration: CR S4356-4357) - Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. - Apr 13, 2026
Introduced in Senate