All Roll Calls
Yes: 97 • No: 97
SJRES185119th Congress
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.
Sponsored By: Senator Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
In Committee
Summary
Requires Congress to authorize U.S. military hostilities in or against Iran. This joint resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that lack a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization.
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Defensive actions and intelligence sharing
If enacted, the resolution would clarify that removing U.S. forces from hostilities does not stop certain defensive actions. It would allow defending the United States or U.S. personnel and facilities abroad. It would allow collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence with partner countries that Iran attacked since February 28, 2026, and with other nations and international organizations as appropriate. It would also allow assisting those partners in intercepting retaliatory attacks and providing defensive materiel support for such defensive measures. These exceptions would take effect upon enactment.
Remove U.S. forces from Iran
If enacted, the resolution would direct the President and the Defense Department to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a specific law authorizing the use of force. The text would treat the use of military force in or against Iran, including enforcing a naval blockade, as introducing U.S. forces into hostilities. The directive would operate pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a and under the expedited procedures referenced in section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976. This directive would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
CT • D
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 5/11/2026
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 5/19/2026
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 6/24/2026
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185
Yes: 47 • No: 50
senate vote • 5/19/2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185
Yes: 50 • No: 47