U.S. Senate · July 23, 2026
Roll call 207 · 119th Congress, session 2
S.J.Res. 180 — 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 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
The Senate said no
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SJRES-180 — 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.
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.