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S.J.Res.181 / 119th 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.

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 216. (consideration: CR S4357)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 13, 2026

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.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] · D–NY

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
8 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 216. (consideration: CR S4357)

    Senate roll call 216 · Individual votes
  2. Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act). (consideration: CR S4356-4357)

  3. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  4. Introduced in Senate

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