A 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 author

On Jun 16, 2026, the Senate voted 47–48 on “On the Motion to Discharge” (SJRES 172). Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected. By party: Republicans 4–47, Democrats 42–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yes: 47
No: 48
Did not vote: 9
Date: Jun 16, 2026

By party

Republicans4 yes · 47 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lisa Murkowski R-AK voted yes
Rand Paul R-KY voted yes
Bill Cassidy R-LA voted yes
Susan Margaret Collins R-ME voted yes
John Karl Fetterman D-PA voted no

The bill

S.J.Res. 172: A 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.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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