S.J.Res. 163A 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: Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
Cosponsors: 11 · 11 Democrats
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Relations Committee
Latest action: May 13, 2026 · Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)

IntroducedApr 13, 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. 163 as introduced in Senate on Apr 13, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedSenate roll call 118

Senate May 13, 2026

On the Motion to Discharge

Motion to Discharge S. J. Res. 163

Motion to Discharge Rejected

49 Yea 50 Nay 1 not voting

Party-line vote 4 of 99 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.

Open the official roll call

How the chamber split

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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.

Cosponsors11 · 11 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S.J.Res. 163 and vote against it. 0 signed when it was filed.

Who lobbied on S.J.Res. 1633 organizations

Organizations that named S.J.Res. 163 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

J STREETIts PAC: Jstreetpac

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