S.J.Res. 163 · 119th Congress
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.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- Passed One Chamber
- Passed Both
- Became Law
Referred to committee April 13, 2026; latest action May 13, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by 49 to 50 (Senate roll call 118).
- Sponsor
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
- Introduced
- April 13, 2026 (Senate)
- Cosponsors
- 11 (11 Democrats)
- Latest action
- May 13, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by 49 to 50 (Senate roll call 118).
- Policy area
- International Affairs
Committees
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Recorded Votes
| Date | Chamber | Record | Question | Result | Yea to Nay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Senate | Roll call 118 | On the Motion to Discharge | Motion to Discharge Rejected | 49 to 50, 1 not voting |
Source: House Clerk and Senate roll-call records linked in each row.
Action Timeline
Introduced in Senate
- Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
- Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)
Source: Congress.gov, all actions for S.J.Res. 163.
Cite
Middle East Forum, "S.J.Res. 163: 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," Middle East Legislation in Congress, last action May 13, 2026, https://bills.meforum.org/bill/sjres-163/.