Senate · Roll call 118 · May 13, 2026
A vote to take S.J.Res. 163 out of committee; the resolution directs the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes them.
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- Question
- On the Motion to Discharge
- Bill
- S.J.Res. 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.
How each party voted
Most Democrats voted Yes (44 of 45).
Most Republicans voted No (49 of 53).
Party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.
President's positions
The President's position: wanted a No vote
“The Administration strongly opposes passage of S.J. Res. 163, a resolution that would direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.”
Source: White House statement on the bill · Checked against the statement (AI-assisted)
About this vote
A motion to discharge takes a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it so the full Senate can consider it. S.J.Res. 163 directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or an authorization to use military force for that purpose has been enacted. The motion failed, so the resolution stayed in committee.
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Summary by the Congressional Research Service
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.
How each member voted
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