S.J.Res. 118A 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.

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Cory A. Booker [D-NJ]
Cosponsors: 6 · 6 Democrats
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Relations Committee
Latest action: Mar 18, 2026 · Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 58.

IntroducedMar 5, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Passed the HouseNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S.J.Res. 118 as introduced in Senate on Mar 5, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedSenate roll call 58

Senate Mar 18, 2026

On the Motion to Discharge

Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118

Motion to Discharge Rejected

47 Yea 53 Nay

Party-line vote 2 of 100 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.

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How the chamber split

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DemocratsIndependentsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members100 members

Democratic45 members

Independent2 members

Republican53 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors6 · 6 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S.J.Res. 118 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

DTim Kaine [D-VA]Original

DAdam B. Schiff [D-CA]Original

DChristopher Murphy [D-CT]Original

DTammy Duckworth [D-IL]Joined Mar 18, 2026

DTammy Baldwin [D-WI]Joined Mar 18, 2026

DCharles E. Schumer [D-NY]Joined Sep 24, 2026

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S.J.Res. 118A 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.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedSenate roll call 58

On the Motion to Discharge

How the chamber split

Cosponsors6 · 6 Democrats

S.J.Res. 118A 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.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedSenate roll call 58

On the Motion to Discharge

How the chamber split

Cosponsors6 · 6 Democrats

Who lobbied on S.J.Res. 1185 organizations

Who lobbied on S.J.Res. 1185 organizations