Legislation· Jul 2026Sponsored by Chris Van Hollen (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 withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes military action.
Tradeoff
Orders an end to ongoing military operations against Iran without congressional approval. Preserves the President's ability to defend against Iranian attacks and assist partner countries.
What's in it
The Senate voted to reject a this bill from the Foreign Relations Committee on July 23, 2026 (47-49). 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. 180 from the Committee on Foreign Relations
Motion to Discharge Rejected(Roll #207 · Jul 23, 2026)
47 yeanay 49
- Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
- Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)
- Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
- Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
- Andy Kim (D-NJ)
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Tim Kaine (D-VA)
- Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY)
- Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
Recently introduced · no floor action yet