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. 123
APR 15, 2026 · 2:02 PM ET
Party-line vote, except 1 Democrat and 1 Republican who crossed. 3 votes short of the 50 needed.
What the Senate was voting on
The Senate voted on whether to discharge S.J.Res. 123 from committee. The joint resolution would direct 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 has been enacted. The motion was rejected, with 47 yes votes—3 short of the 50 needed.
Discharge S.J.Res. 123 from committee, bringing it to the Senate floor.
Keep S.J.Res. 123 in committee rather than bring it to the Senate floor.
Directs U.S. forces to leave hostilities involving Iran unless Congress authorizes the use of force, while preserving specified defensive actions and support.
In committee in the Senate since March 10, 2026, 217 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.
50 is a majority of the 99 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 bill27 stories from 25 outlets
- pjmedia.comRIGHTSenate Democrats Go 0 for 5 Trying to Stop Trump on Iran
- pjmedia.comRIGHTSenate Democrats Go 0 for 5 Trying to Stop Trump on Iran
- pjmedia.comRIGHTThomas Massie Votes With 'The Squad' to Remove President Trump's War Powers – PJ Media
- ReasonRIGHTCongress Declines Again To Rein in Trump's Iran War
- MS NOWLEFTHouse to vote on constraining Trump’s Iran war — with GOP support undecided
- MS NOWLEFTHouse to vote on constraining Trump’s Iran war — with GOP support undecided
- ThecentersquareCENTERMilitary hostilities in Iran continue after Senate tanks War Powers Resolution
- WTOP NewsCENTERSenate Republicans again reject effort to halt Trump’s Iran war
- DailyfreemanHow they voted: Ryan, Riley on Iran war, pollution exemptions
Lean describes the outlets, not the vote.
