SJRES 163referred119th 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.

Introduced Apr 13, 2026Senate billPolicy area: International AffairsLast action Apr 13, 2026Sponsor: Jeff Merkley(D-OR)

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Official summaryUpdated May 13, 2026

What the 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.

Latest official action

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)

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Timeline

Apr 13, 2026bill

Bill introduced

May 13, 2026vote

Angela D. Alsobrooks voted yea

May 13, 2026vote

Tammy Baldwin voted yea

May 13, 2026vote

Jim Banks voted nay

Official Congressional Actions

May 13, 2026Discharge

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)

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May 13, 2026Discharge

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).

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Apr 13, 2026IntroReferral

Introduced in Senate

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Apr 13, 2026IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Lobbying Activity

No lobbying report on the 119th Congress cites this bill.

Votes on This Bill

Member	Party	Position	Date
Angela D. Alsobrooks	D	yea	May 13, 2026
Tammy Baldwin	D	yea	May 13, 2026
Jim Banks	R	nay	May 13, 2026
John Barrasso	R	nay	May 13, 2026

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