The record

LegislationLegislation· Jun 2026
S.J.Res. 185 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 withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action.

Tradeoff

Requires the President to pull U.S. troops out of Iran hostilities without a congressional declaration of war or military authorization. Allows the U.S. to defend itself and help allies if attacked.

What's in it

See official bill text

The Senate agreed to discharge the bill from committee on May 19, 2026 (50-47). The Senate rejected a to the bill on June 24, 2026 (47-50) — leaving it stalled.

  1. Senate

    Introduced

    (Apr 27, 2026)

  2. Senate

    Committee on Foreign Relations(Apr 27, 2026)

  3. Senate

    Taken away from the Committee on Foreign Relations

    Discharged(May 19, 2026)

  4. Senate

    On the

    Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185

    Motion to Discharge Agreed to(Roll #129 · May 19, 2026)

    50 yeanay 47

  5. Senate

    On the

    Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 185

    Motion to Proceed Rejected(Roll #192 · Jun 24, 2026)

    47 yeanay 50

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