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S.J.Res. 185Failed

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.

Introduced: Apr 27, 2026

Latest action date: Jun 24, 2026

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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)

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119th Congress
Introduced
Apr 27, 2026
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2

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Plain-language overview

What this bill does

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.

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International Affairs

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Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsIranMiddle East

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  1. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)

    FloorSenate
  2. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.

    CalendarsSenate
  3. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129. (consideration: CR S2355)

    DischargeSenate
  4. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129.

    CommitteeLibrary of Congress
  5. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    IntroReferralSenate
  6. Introduced in Senate

    IntroReferralLibrary of Congress

Roll-call votes

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Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)Jun 24, 2026Senate · Roll call 192

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185

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47 Yea50 Nay2 Not Voting1 Present
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Mitch McConnellNot Voting
Rand PaulPresent
Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-47)May 19, 2026Senate · Roll call 129

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185

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50 Yea47 Nay3 Not Voting
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John CornynNot Voting
Thom TillisNot Voting

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Base metadata checked Sep 16, 2026 · Summary checked Sep 16, 2026 · Action timeline checked Sep 16, 2026 · Sponsorship checked Sep 16, 2026 · Topics checked Sep 16, 2026 · Committees checked Sep 16, 2026 · Status checked Sep 16, 2026 · Related bills checked Sep 16, 2026.