CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 192

119th Congress · Session 2 · June 24, 2026

A vote on whether to start debating something

This decides only whether the chamber takes the measure up at all. Nothing about the measure itself has been decided when it passes.

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 Proceed 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 Proceed Rejected
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
Yea: 47Nay: 50Present: 1Not Voting: 2100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D43101
Independent I2000
Republican R24911
Official record
How each member voted (100)
47 yea, 50 nay, 1 present, 2 not voting