Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 207.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
How Congress voted
- See who voted how →A vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it · 07/23/2026
What this bill would do
This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The resolution notes that Congress has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for these hostilities, known as Operation Epic Fury. It cites recent military actions that have resulted in the deaths of 13 service members and injuries to 380 others. The resolution aims to end the current military involvement unless Congress explicitly authorizes it through a declaration of war or specific statutory authority. It also includes specific exceptions for defensive and intelligence-related actions.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill seeks to protect the lives and health of service members by ending unauthorized combat operations.
- Scored +5
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The bill directs the removal of troops from hostilities in Iran, which would likely reduce active military operational costs.
- Scored +4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill allows for continued assistance and intelligence sharing with partner countries attacked by Iran.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill reasserts Congressional authority over the President's power to initiate military conflict.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
- The Senate: a vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it A committee can hold a measure indefinitely. This asks the whole chamber to take it away from the committee and bring it to the floor. If it fails, the measure stays where it was. Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yes · 49 no
07/23/2026 · Roll call 207 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Service Members: By directing the removal of troops from unauthorized hostilities, the bill seeks to address the loss of American lives and the risk of future casualties, noting that 13 members have already been killed and 380 wounded (Section 1).
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Security for Citizens: The bill allows for continued assistance regarding the security, departure, and evacuation of United States citizens who are affected by the hostilities (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Support for International Partners: The resolution permits the United States to assist partner countries that have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, through intercepting retaliatory attacks or providing defensive materiel support (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk to National Defense and Intelligence: The bill limits certain military actions, though it explicitly maintains the ability to defend against attacks on United States personnel or facilities (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Limitation on Intelligence Activities: While the bill allows for intelligence sharing, it limits these activities to the specific scope of defending against threats from Iran or its proxies (Section 2(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill directs the removal of troops from hostilities in Iran, which would likely reduce active military operational costs. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill allows for continued assistance and intelligence sharing with partner countries attacked by Iran. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — By limiting involvement in unauthorized hostilities, the bill aims to reduce the number of service members killed or wounded.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill seeks to protect the lives and health of service members by ending unauthorized combat operations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill reasserts Congressional authority over the President's power to initiate military conflict.
- 7/23/2026
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S4246-4249)
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 207.
- 4/21/2026
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- 4/13/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
6 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-SJRES-104: 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.
- 119-SJRES-114: 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.
- 119-SJRES-115: 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.
- 119-SJRES-163: 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.
- 119-SJRES-184: 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.
- 119-SJRES-185: 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.
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