Who it affects
- The President
- U.S. armed forces
Stalled in the SenateWar powersMilitaryForeign affairs
U.S. military action against Iran
S.J.Res. 185 · Resolution · Introduced April 27, 2026
This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from fighting within or against Iran unless Congress has declared war or authorized military force.
At a glance
Where it stands
A Senate vote to start debate failed 47 to 50 on June 24.
How South Carolina voted
Lobbying and money
6 groups lobbied on it: advocacy group or nonprofit.
No matched campaign money to members who voted.
See who gave to whom ↓What it would do
- The resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from fighting within or against Iran.
- This requirement would not apply if Congress has declared war or authorized military force for that purpose.
- The resolution would not prevent defense against attacks on the United States or its personnel or facilities abroad.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
Senate vote
Vote to start debate
June 24, 2026 · Rejected 47 to 50
- Republicans
- 2 yes
- 49 no
- Democrats
- 43 yes
- 1 no
- Independents
- 2 yes
- 0 no
Other votes on this bill (1)
Senate · Vote to pull it out of committee · May 19, 2026 · Approved
A yes vote brings it to the floor without waiting for the committee.
Graham: No · Scott: No
Official vote ↗
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
PAC, lobbyist campaign and qualifying employee money this election, shown separately and never added together. Lobbying reports name the bills a group worked on, not which side it took.
No campaign money matched to SC members who voted on this bill.
See all groups, by member
Members without a final recorded vote are grayed out and excluded from totals. Events and honors are not campaign money and aren't included. Matches use exact organization names.
| Organization | Darline GrahamNo vote | Lindsey GrahamNo | Tim ScottNo | Jim ClyburnNo vote | Joe WilsonNo vote | Nancy MaceNo vote | Ralph NormanNo vote | Russell FryNo vote | Sheri BiggsNo vote | William TimmonsNo vote | Members |
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- 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
- Sen. Kaine, Tim (D-VA)
- Introduced
- April 27, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 9
- Committees
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Latest action
- June 24, 2026 · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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.
Summary on Congress.gov ↗Everyone who lobbied on this bill (6 groups)
10 reports. Fees cover each report's whole lobbying effort, not just this bill.
Businesses and trade groups (0)
None.
Labor unions (0)
None.
Advocacy groups and nonprofits (6)
- Friends Committee On National Legislation ↗3 reports
- J Street ↗2 reports
- Votevets Action Fund, Inc. ↗2 reports
- Fdd Action ↗1 report
- National Security Action ↗1 report
- Moveon.Org Civic Action ↗1 report
Not classified (0)
None.
Lobbying firms (6)
- Friends Committee On National Legislation ↗3 reports
- J Street ↗2 reports
- Votevets Action Fund, Inc. ↗2 reports
- Fdd Action ↗1 report
- National Security Action ↗1 report
- Port Side Strategies, Llc ↗Lobbying firms · 1 report
We sorted these groups by name and industry. The labels are ours, not legal categories.