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.

Legislation· Jul 2026

S.J.Res. 181 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 withdraw US armed forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action.

Tradeoff

Orders the President to end military operations against Iran that lack congressional approval. Allows the US to defend itself, share intelligence, and assist allies against Iranian attacks.

What's in it

See official bill text

The Senate tried to advance this bill on July 30, 2026. A it from committee failed 49-50, leaving the bill stalled.

Senate
Introduced
(Apr 13, 2026)
Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations(Apr 13, 2026)
Senate
On the
Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 181
Motion to Discharge Rejected(Roll #216 · Jul 30, 2026)
49 yeanay 50

Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)
Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
Tim Kaine (D-VA)
Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
Andy Kim (D-NJ)
Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
Mark Kelly (D-AZ)

Recently introduced · no floor action yet