CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 129

119th Congress · Session 2 · May 19, 2026

A vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it

A committee can hold a measure indefinitely. This asks the whole chamber to take it away from the committee and bring it to the floor. If it fails, the measure stays where it was.

What was being voted on

119-SJRES-185 — 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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran. This directive applies to any military actions that have not been specifically authorized by a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force. The resolution notes that Congress has not declared war on Iran or any entities within it. It also clarifies that the use of military force, including naval blockades, constitutes the introduction of forces into hostilities.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185
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.
Result: Motion to Discharge Agreed to
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
Yea: 50Nay: 47Not Voting: 3100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D44100
Independent I2000
Republican R44603
Official record
How each member voted (100)
50 yea, 47 nay, 3 not voting