A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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The joint resolution directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes such actions. It emphasizes constitutional powers and the need for congressional approval for military engagements.
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⚑ No enforcement or oversight — imposes duties but names no enforcement or oversight mechanism
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Access options →Recorded vote · Senate roll call 328 · 2025-06-27
46 Yea · 52 Nay · 0 Present · 0 Not voting — Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)</vote_result_text>
<question>On the Motion to Discharge</question>
<vote_title>Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 59 from the Committee on Foreign Relations</vote_title>
<majority_requirement>1/2</majority_requirement>
<vote_result>Motion to Discharge Rejected
Actions (4)
| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-16 | — | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| 2025-06-16 | — | Introduced in Senate |
| 2025-06-27 | — | Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 328. (consideration: CR S3595) |
| 2025-06-27 | — | Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S3583-3595) |
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- 2025-06-27
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