S.J.Res. 163 · 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.

Legislation· May 2026

S.J.Res. 163 Procedural vote, hasn't passed

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 pull U.S. Armed Forces out of hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes it.

Tradeoff

Requires the President to end any military action against Iran that lacks a formal declaration of war or Congressional authorization. Does not block defensive actions against Iranian attacks or intelligence-sharing with U.S. allies.

What's in it

See official bill text

The Senate rejected a the bill from committee on May 13, 2026, by a vote of 49–50. The bill remains in committee.

Senate
Introduced
(Apr 13, 2026)
Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations(Apr 13, 2026)
Senate
On the
Motion to Discharge S. J. Res. 163
Motion to Discharge Rejected(Roll #118 · May 13, 2026)
49 yeanay 50

Recently introduced · no floor action yet