Senate declines to pull the war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities within or against Iran out of committee
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180
JUL 23, 2026 · 11:51 AM ET
Party-line vote, except 1 Democrat and 1 Republican who crossed. 2 votes short of the 49 needed.
What the Senate was voting on
The Senate voted on whether to bring S.J.Res. 180 out of committee. The joint resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes them, while preserving specified defensive actions. The motion fell 2 votes short of the 49 needed.
Bring S.J.Res. 180 out of committee for Senate consideration.
Keep S.J.Res. 180 in committee rather than discharge it.
Directs U.S. forces out of hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes them, while preserving specified defensive actions.
In committee in the Senate since April 13, 2026, 185 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
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- On a 50–50 tie the Vice President can cast the deciding vote.
49 is a majority of the 96 senators voting yes or no. Members voting “present” or absent don’t count.
- VP
- On a 50–50 tie the Vice President can cast the deciding vote.
Party line, with 1 Democrat and 1 Republican crossing1 Democrat and 1 Republican crossed. It wasn’t enough.
Coverage of this vote and its bill2 stories from 2 outlets
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