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Senate Vote on Removing U.S. Troops from Iran Hostilities

Original title: DIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN THAT HAVE NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS--Motion to Proceed

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The failure of this motion prevents the Senate from debating or voting on a resolution that would have mandated the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from unauthorized combat operations involving Iran.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

United States Armed Forces

The resolution would have mandated their removal from specific unauthorized hostilities.

U.S. Senators

Members were required to vote on whether to proceed to the consideration of the resolution.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate voted on a to a resolution that would have required the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The motion failed to pass, meaning the Senate will not move forward with the resolution at this time.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of S.J. Res. 185?
The resolution aimed 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.
Did the resolution pass?
No, the to the resolution was rejected by a vote of 47-50.

Why It Matters

The failure of this motion prevents the Senate from debating or voting on a resolution that would have mandated the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from unauthorized combat operations involving Iran.

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War Powers Debate

The attempt to force a vote on removing troops from Iran indicates ongoing legislative efforts to reassert Congressional authority over military engagements.

United States Armed ForcesIslamic Republic of Iran

Connected Entities

personJohn Barrasso“Senator who announced the absence of Senator McConnell.”Map →
personJohn Thune“The Senator who moved to proceed to the resolution.”Map →
personMitch McConnell“Senator noted as absent.”Map →
locationIslamic Republic of Iran“The nation where the hostilities in question are occurring.”Map →
personDick Durbin“Senator who announced the absence of Senator Bennet.”Map →
organizationUnited States Armed Forces“The military forces subject to the proposed removal resolution.”Map →
personMichael Bennet“Senator noted as absent.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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