The record
Legislation· Mar 2026
Legislation· Mar 2026S.J.Res. 104 Procedural vote, hasn't passed
Sponsored by Tim Kaine (D)
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.
Directs the President to end U.S. military hostilities against Iran unless Congress approves.
Tradeoff
Requires the President to withdraw armed forces from hostilities with Iran absent a congressional declaration of war or authorization. Preserves the President's power to defend against Iranian attacks and assist Israel with defensive measures.
What's in it
The Senate rejected a this resolution from committee on March 4, 2026, by 47–53. The bill remains in committee.
Senate
Introduced
(Jan 29, 2026)
Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations(Jan 29, 2026)
Senate
On the
Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 104
Motion to Discharge Rejected(Roll #46 · Mar 4, 2026)
47 yeanay 53
- Rand Paul (R-KY)
- Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)
- Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)
- Andy Kim (D-NJ)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Brian Schatz (D-HI)
- Peter Welch (D-VT)
- Bernard Sanders (I-VT)
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
- Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
- Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)
- Angus S., Jr. King (I-ME)
- Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)
- Edward J. Markey (D-MA)
- Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)
- Angela D. Alsobrooks (D-MD)
- Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
- Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY)
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
- Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
- Patty Murray (D-WA)
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
- Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
Recently introduced · no floor action yet