S.J.Res. 184 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Apr 16, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires congressional approval for Iran military action
This joint resolution says the President must pull U.S. Armed Forces out of any fighting involving Iran unless Congress has officially declared war or authorized military force first. The resolution includes an exception: it doesn't prevent the U.S. from defending itself if it's attacked or if American personnel or facilities are hit.
How it affects you
This mainly affects how the government makes decisions about military conflict. If it became law, any new military action against Iran would need Congress to vote and approve it first, rather than the President acting alone. Most Americans wouldn't see a direct change in their daily lives, but it could shape what military involvement happens and how decisions get made.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Apr 16, 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS.J.Res. 184
JOINT RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 30, 2026: “Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 113. (consideration: CR S2156-2158)”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Motion to Discharge · Apr 30, 2026
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–50
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 2 | 49 | 2 |
3 members voted against most of their party: 1 Democrats voted No and 2 Republicans voted Yes.
Source: senate.gov · roll call 113
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.