What’s at stake
Resolutions in this category typically fall under S.J.Res. or H.J.Res. designations — joint resolutions with statutory force. The 119th Congress has seen multiple votes, with the executive branch’s authority to strike Iranian targets without explicit Congressional authorization at the center of the dispute.
Live Senate vote tracker
The Senate has held multiple cloture votes on Iran-related resolutions in 2026. Live data:
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 250 to S. 722 (Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017)
2017-06-15
Senate · Amendment Agreed to (94-6)
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 240 to S. 722 (Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017)
2017-06-15
Senate · Amendment Agreed to (100-0)
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 232 to S. 722 (Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017)
2017-06-14
Senate · Amendment Agreed to (97-2)
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 1140 to H.R. 1191 (Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015)
2015-05-07
Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to (93-6, 3/5 majority required)
Active bills
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
HR5334
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.
SJRes180
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
HCONRES89
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.
SJRes185
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
HCONRES86
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
HConRes86
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.
SJRes172
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
HCONRES75
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.
SJRes163
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.
SJRes184
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.
SJRes114
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
HCONRES40
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.
SJRes123
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.
SJRes116
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.
SJRes118
Where Senators stand
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Coverage
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