United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 12 D cosponsors

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.

Last action — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (12 D).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

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

  3. Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).

  4. Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 535 not signed on · 50 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (535)

535 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163

Failed 49 Yea · 50 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 39200
Unaffiliated 4000
Republican 44801
Independent 2000
Total 495001
% of votes cast 49%50%0%1%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Blunt Rochester (D-DE) — Yea
Cortez Masto (D-NV) — Yea
Lujan (D-NM) — Yea
Van Hollen (D-MD) — Yea
Alsobrooks, Angela D. Democratic Yea
Baldwin, Tammy Democratic Yea
Bennet, Michael F. Democratic Yea
Blumenthal, Richard Democratic Yea
Booker, Cory A. Democratic Yea
Cantwell, Maria Democratic Yea
Coons, Christopher A. Democratic Yea
Duckworth, Tammy Democratic Yea
Durbin, Richard J. Democratic Yea
Fetterman, John Democratic Nay
Gallego, Ruben Democratic Yea
Gillibrand, Kirsten E. Democratic Yea
Hassan, Margaret Wood Democratic Yea
Heinrich, Martin Democratic Yea
Hickenlooper, John W. Democratic Yea
Hirono, Mazie K. Democratic Yea
Johnson, Julie Democratic Nay
Kaine, Tim Democratic Yea
Kelly, Mark Democratic Yea
Klobuchar, Amy Democratic Yea
Markey, Edward J. Democratic Yea
Merkley, Jeff Democratic Yea
Murphy, Christopher Democratic Yea
Murray, Patty Democratic Yea
Ossoff, Jon Democratic Yea
Padilla, Alex Democratic Yea
Peters, Scott H. Democratic Yea
Reed, Jack Democratic Yea
Rosen, Jacky Democratic Yea
Schatz, Brian Democratic Yea
Schiff, Adam B. Democratic Yea
Schumer, Charles E. Democratic Yea
Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic Yea
Slotkin, Elissa Democratic Yea
Smith, Tina Democratic Yea
Warner, Mark R. Democratic Yea
Warnock, Raphael G. Democratic Yea
Warren, Elizabeth Democratic Yea
Welch, Peter Democratic Yea
Whitehouse, Sheldon Democratic Yea
Wyden, Ron Democratic Yea
King, Angus S., Jr. Independent Yea
Sanders, Bernard Independent Yea
Armstrong, Alan Republican Nay
Banks, Jim Republican Nay
Barrasso, John Republican Nay
Blackburn, Marsha Republican Nay
Boozman, John Republican Nay
Britt, Katie Boyd Republican Nay
Budd, Ted Republican Nay
Capito, Shelley Moore Republican Nay
Cassidy, Bill Republican Nay
Collins, Mike Republican Yea
Cornyn, John Republican Nay
Cotton, Tom Republican Nay
Cramer, Kevin Republican Nay
Crapo, Mike Republican Nay
Cruz, Ted Republican Nay
Curtis, John R. Republican Nay
Daines, Steve Republican Nay
Ernst, Joni Republican Nay
Fischer, Deb Republican Nay
Graham, Lindsey Republican Nay
Grassley, Chuck Republican Nay
Hagerty, Bill Republican Nay
Hawley, Josh Republican Nay
Hoeven, John Republican Nay
Husted, Jon Republican Nay
Hyde-Smith, Cindy Republican Nay
Justice, James C. Republican Nay
Kennedy, John Republican Nay
Kim, Young Republican Yea
Lankford, James Republican Nay
Lee, Mike Republican Nay
Lummis, Cynthia M. Republican Nay
Marshall, Roger Republican Nay
McConnell, Mitch Republican Nay
McCormick, Richard Republican Nay
Moody, Ashley Republican Nay
Moran, Nathaniel Republican Nay
Moreno, Bernie Republican Nay
Murkowski, Lisa Republican Yea
Paul, Rand Republican Yea
Ricketts, Pete Republican Not Voting
Risch, James E. Republican Nay
Rounds, Mike Republican Nay
Schmitt, Eric Republican Nay
Scott, Rick Republican Nay
Scott, Tim Republican Nay
Sheehy, Tim Republican Nay
Sullivan, Dan Republican Nay
Thune, John Republican Nay
Tillis, Thomas Republican Nay
Tuberville, Tommy Republican Nay
Wicker, Roger F. Republican Nay
Young, Todd Republican Nay

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJRES 163 do?
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.
Who sponsors SJRES 163?
SJRES 163 is sponsored by Schumer, Charles E. (Democratic), Kim, Andy (Democratic), Van Hollen, Chris (Democratic), Kaine, Tim (Democratic), Baldwin, Tammy (Democratic), Duckworth, Tammy (Democratic), Murphy, Christopher (Democratic), Kelly, Mark (Democratic), Coons, Christopher A. (Democratic), Booker, Cory A. (Democratic), Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic), and Merkley, Jeff (Democratic).
What is the current status of SJRES 163?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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