CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 88

119th Congress · Session 2 · April 22, 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-114 — 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. The resolution states that Congress has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for such military force. It specifically addresses air strikes ordered by President Trump on February 28, 2026. The resolution aims to end hostilities that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress. It also includes rules of construction to ensure certain defensive and intelligence actions can still occur.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114
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: 46Nay: 51Not Voting: 3100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D43101
Independent I2000
Republican R15002
Official record
How each member voted (100)
46 yea, 51 nay, 3 not voting