S.J.Res. 163: 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.
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley
Democrat · OR
What S.J.Res. 163 does
S.J.Res. 163 would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless a declaration of war or an authorization to use military force for that purpose has been enacted.
The resolution says it should not be read to stop the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.
SJRES163 Legislative Journey
Failed
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)
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Committee Action
Apr 13, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
About the Sponsor
Jeff Merkley
Democrat, OR · 17 years in Congress
Committees: the Budget, Joint Committee on Printing, Environment and Public Works
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Cosponsors (11)
All 11 cosponsors are Democrats. Cosponsors represent 10 states: Arizona, California, Connecticut, and 7 more.
Committee Sponsors
Foreign Relations Committee
6 of 22 committee members cosponsored
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S.J.Res. 163 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Foreign Relations
- Chamber
- Senate
- Policy
- International Affairs
- Introduced
- Apr 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)
May 13, 2026
S.J.Res. 163 Bill Text
“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.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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