U.S. Senate · April 15, 2026
Roll call 79 · 119th Congress, session 2
S.J.Res. 123 — 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 52 no
The Senate said no
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SJRES-123 — 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 Iran. It applies to military actions that have not been authorized by Congress through a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization. The resolution cites the start of "Operation Epic Fury" on February 28, 2026, and the loss of seven service members. It asserts that Congress holds the sole power to declare war. The bill does not prevent the U.S. from defending itself, sharing intelligence, assisting attacked partners, or evacuating U.S. citizens.
