S.J.Res. 185 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Apr 27, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires congressional approval for Iran military action
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities involving Iran unless Congress has formally declared war or authorized military force. The resolution includes an exception: the United States could still defend itself if attacked or if U.S. personnel or facilities abroad came under attack.
How it affects you
This doesn't directly change your daily life, but it affects how the government makes decisions about military involvement with Iran. It essentially says the President can't start or continue military hostilities with Iran without getting Congress's approval first, which is a check on executive power over military action.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Apr 27, 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. 185
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. Tim Kaine (D-VA) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · International Affairs · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 24, 2026: “Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Motion to Proceed · Jun 24, 2026
Motion to Proceed Rejected 47–50
| Party | Yes | No | Present | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 43 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 2 | 49 | 1 | 1 |
3 members voted against most of their party: 1 Democrats voted No and 2 Republicans voted Yes.
Source: senate.gov · roll call 192
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.