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.

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Apr 13, 2026).

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What has happened

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Jul 30, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 216. (consideration: CR S4357) Roll call recordSenate
Jul 30, 2026Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act). (consideration: CR S4356-4357)Senate
Apr 13, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
Apr 13, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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Jul 30, 2026 · SenateMotion to Discharge Rejected 49–50
Iowa: Joni Ernst no, Chuck Grassley no
On the Motion to Discharge · needed a majority
R 3 yes, 49 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 1 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

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