The record

LegislationLegislation· Mar 2026
S.J.Res. 116 Procedural vote, hasn't passed

Sponsored by Christopher Murphy (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 operations against Iran without Congressional approval.

Tradeoff

Requires the President to withdraw Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or approves military action. Preserves the President's power to defend against Iranian attacks and assist partner countries.

What's in it

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The Senate rejected a this bill from the Foreign Relations Committee on March 24, 2026, by a vote of 47–53. The bill remains in committee.

  1. Senate

    Introduced

    (Mar 5, 2026)

  2. Senate

    Committee on Foreign Relations(Mar 5, 2026)

  3. Senate

    On the

    Motion to Discharge: S.J. Res. 116 from the Committee on Foreign Relations

    Motion to Discharge Rejected(Roll #69 · Mar 24, 2026)

    47 yeanay 53

Recently introduced · no floor action yet