CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 79

119th Congress · Session 2 · April 15, 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-123 — 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 Iran. It applies to military actions that have not been authorized by Congress through a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization. The resolution cites the start of "Operation Epic Fury" on February 28, 2026, and the loss of seven service members. It asserts that Congress holds the sole power to declare war. The bill does not prevent the U.S. from defending itself, sharing intelligence, assisting attacked partners, or evacuating U.S. citizens.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123
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 Rejected
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
Yea: 47Nay: 52Not Voting: 1100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D44100
Independent I2000
Republican R15101
Official record
How each member voted (100)
47 yea, 52 nay, 1 not voting