What The Vote

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.

119-sjres163 119th Congress Senate Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)

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.

Timeline

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Sponsor
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D), OR
Cosponsors
Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Timothy M. Kaine (D-VA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and 5 more
Introduced
2026-04-13
Committees
Foreign Relations Committee

Bill Activity

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

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