Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180 from the Committee on Foreign Relations

AI Plain-English Summary

This bill limits U.S. involvement in armed conflict with Iran by requiring presidential authorization for military action, ensuring that American troops only fight in situations where Congress has declared war or given explicit permission.

Primary Focus Foreign Policy

Voting Mechanism Motion

Bipartisan Consensus 4%

A "Yea" vote supports: A Yea vote supports restricting U.S. involvement in armed conflict with Iran and limiting the President's authority to deploy troops without Congressional approval.

A "Nay" vote supports: A Nay vote supports allowing the President to engage in military action against Iran, potentially escalating tensions or risking American involvement.

View Official Congress Text & Details

Official Summary: 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.

Original Question: 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.

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Constituent Sentiment

Total Votes: 0

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Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-49)

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Yea Votes by Party

Distribution of supportive votes by party

47 Total

Dem (44)

Rep (1)

Ind (2)

Nay Votes by Party

Distribution of opposing votes by party

49 Total

Dem (1)

Rep (48)

Bipartisan Consensus

Degree of voting agreement across party lines

4% Score

Highly Polarized

A score of 4% indicates deep polarization, meaning the two parties voted almost entirely opposite to one another.

Member Votes

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Politician	State	Party	Vote Cast
Adam B. Schiff	CA	Democrat	Yea
Alan Armstrong	OK	Republican	Nay
Alex Padilla	CA	Democrat	Yea
Amy Klobuchar	MN	Democrat	Yea
Andy Kim	NJ	Democrat	Yea
Angela D. Alsobrooks	MD	Democrat	Yea
Angus S. King, Jr.	ME	I	Yea
Ashley Moody	FL	Republican	Nay
Ben Ray Luján	NM	Democrat	Yea
Bernard Sanders	VT	I	Yea
Bernie Moreno	OH	Republican	Nay
Bill Cassidy	LA	Republican	Nay
Bill Hagerty	TN	Republican	Nay
Brian Schatz	HI	Democrat	Yea
Catherine Cortez Masto	NV	Democrat	Yea
Charles E. Schumer	NY	Democrat	Yea
Chris Van Hollen	MD	Democrat	Yea
Christopher A. Coons	DE	Democrat	Yea
Christopher Murphy	CT	Democrat	Yea
Chuck Grassley	IA	Republican	Nay