A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or… — Senate Roll Call 113

Motion to Discharge Rejected in the Senate on April 30, 2026 · 47 Yea, 50 Nay, 3 Not Voting

Question: On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184

In plain English: This resolution requires the President to withdraw U.S. troops from fighting in or against Iran unless Congress has declared war or authorized military action. It does not stop the U.S. from defending itself or its people from an attack.

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.

Vote Breakdown by Party

• Republican: 2 Yea, 49 Nay, 2 not voting/present.
• Democrat: 43 Yea, 1 Nay, 1 not voting/present.
• Independent: 2 Yea, 0 Nay.

Members Who Voted Against Their Party

• John Fetterman (D-PA) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
• Susan Collins (R-ME) voted Yea while most Republicans voted No.
• Rand Paul (R-KY) voted Yea while most Republicans voted No.

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