Vote series · 15 roll calls · 2025-2026
Senate Votes on Iran War Powers
Each resolution here would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes them by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. Each includes exceptions, such as defending the United States against attack.
Most of these roll calls were on motions to discharge a resolution from the Foreign Relations Committee or to take it up. Those votes decided whether the Senate would consider a resolution, not whether it passed.
This page lists 15 published roll calls from Jun 27, 2025 to Sep 24, 2026: 12 motions to discharge, 1 motion to proceed, and 2 votes on a concurrent resolution. Each roll call includes the complete official roster.
Recorded votes, newest first
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· Senate roll call 244 · H.Con.Res. 89
An Iran War Powers Resolution
Agree to H.Con.Res. 89, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran
Concurrent Resolution Rejected · 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
How the text differs from H.Con.Res. 86: Both are House concurrent resolutions that cite section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution. H.Con.Res. 89 adds that the direction covers potential ground forces and replaces H.Con.Res. 86's single conditioned exception with separate rules of construction.
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· Senate roll call 216 · S.J.Res. 181
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 181, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected · 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 180: The direction to the President uses the same words as S.J.Res. 180. S.J.Res. 181 adds findings on the Strait of Hormuz, energy and food effects, and the April 2026 ceasefire, names Israel in its exceptions, and has no exception for the evacuation of U.S. citizens.
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· Senate roll call 207 · S.J.Res. 180
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 180, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected · 47 yea, 49 nay, 4 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 172: The direction to the President uses the same words as S.J.Res. 172, again as section 2(a). S.J.Res. 180 adds findings on the President's March 2 notification and an April 7, 2026 presidential statement, and its exceptions do not name Israel.
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· Senate roll call 192 · S.J.Res. 185
Taking Up an Iran War Powers Resolution
Proceed to consideration of S.J.Res. 185, an Iran war powers resolution
Motion to Proceed Rejected · 47 yea, 50 nay, 1 present, 2 not voting
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· Senate roll call 184 · H.Con.Res. 86
An Iran War Powers Resolution
Agree to H.Con.Res. 86, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to · 50 yea, 48 nay, 2 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 172: H.Con.Res. 86 is a House concurrent resolution that cites section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution. It is a single sentence with no findings and one exception, for defense against imminent attack.
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· Senate roll call 174 · S.J.Res. 172
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 172, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected · 47 yea, 48 nay, 5 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 185: The direction to the President uses the same words as S.J.Res. 185, now as section 2. S.J.Res. 172 adds findings on events from February to April 2026, including U.S. casualties, the Strait of Hormuz, and the April 8 ceasefire, and an exception for the evacuation of U.S. citizens.
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· Senate roll call 129 · S.J.Res. 185
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 185, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Agreed to · 50 yea, 47 nay, 3 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 163: S.J.Res. 185 is close to S.J.Res. 163. Its one new finding states that the use of military force within or against Iran, including the enforcement of a naval blockade, constitutes hostilities under the War Powers Resolution.
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· Senate roll call 118 · S.J.Res. 163
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 163, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected · 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 184: The direction to the President uses the same words as S.J.Res. 184, with an added Statutes at Large citation. S.J.Res. 163 has only general findings, no exception for the evacuation of U.S. citizens, and exceptions that do not name Israel.
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· Senate roll call 113 · S.J.Res. 184
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 184, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected · 47 yea, 50 nay, 3 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 114: The direction to the President uses the same words as S.J.Res. 114. S.J.Res. 184 adds findings on the War Powers Resolution's 60-day limit, which it finds ends on May 1, 2026, names Israel in its exceptions, and adds an exception for the evacuation of U.S. citizens.
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· Senate roll call 88 · S.J.Res. 114
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 114, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected · 46 yea, 51 nay, 3 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 123: The direction to the President uses the same words as S.J.Res. 123. S.J.Res. 114 has fewer findings, no exception for the evacuation of U.S. citizens, and exceptions that do not name Israel.
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· Senate roll call 79 · S.J.Res. 123
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 123, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected · 47 yea, 52 nay, 1 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 116: The direction to the President uses the same words as S.J.Res. 116, now as section 2. S.J.Res. 123 adds an exception for the security, departure, and evacuation of U.S. citizens affected by the hostilities, and its intelligence exception names Israel.
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· Senate roll call 69 · S.J.Res. 116
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 116, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected · 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 118: Section 2(a) uses the same words as S.J.Res. 118. S.J.Res. 116 replaces several findings with findings on Operation Epic Fury, and its exceptions refer to partner countries attacked by Iran without naming Israel.
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· Senate roll call 58 · S.J.Res. 118
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 118, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected · 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 104: Section 2(a), the direction to the President, uses the same words as S.J.Res. 104. S.J.Res. 118 adds findings on the War Powers Resolution and the February 28, 2026 air strikes, and extends its exceptions to partner countries attacked by Iran since that date.
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· Senate roll call 46 · S.J.Res. 104
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 104, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected · 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
How the text differs from S.J.Res. 59: S.J.Res. 104 rewords the direction to the President and replaces S.J.Res. 59's single self-defense exception with three exceptions, two of which name Israel.
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· Senate roll call 328 · S.J.Res. 59
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 59, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected · 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
How every senator voted
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What senators said
Sourced statements that address Iran war powers, newest first. A statement is shown for its own words and does not explain any vote.
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Tim Sheehy on Opposing an Iran War Powers Resolution
“We didn’t start this war. We did not, but we will finish it.”
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Dick Durbin on Reviewing a Preliminary Iran Agreement
“So, I look forward to a close look at what the final deal looks like. And if predicted, it is similar to what Trump abandoned, we have to ask ourselves if this war was really...”
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John Hickenlooper on an Iran War Powers Vote
“Congress never authorized this illegal war. Let’s obey the law and end it.”
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Alex Padilla on Israel Arms Sales and the Iran Conflict
“We oppose actions that further deepen the United States in an unauthorized conflict in Iran—one with no clear strategy, no legal authority, and no defined end.”
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Jim Banks on Iran's Nuclear Program
“Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. I mean, that’s what these negotiations are all about. That’s what this war is about. Any terms that fall short of that is unsuccessful.”
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Tina Smith on U.S. Military Policy Toward Iran
“America’s moral leadership and rule of law is what sets us apart from our adversaries in the world. President Trump’s threats this morning to destroy an entire civilization and...”
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Angela Alsobrooks on Her Iran War Powers Vote
“That’s why I voted for Senator Kaine’s War Powers resolution to end this war. The Constitution is clear: the power to declare war belongs to Congress.”
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Catherine Cortez Masto on Her Iran War Powers Vote
“President Trump should not be bypassing Congress and the American public to spend our tax dollars and sacrifice American lives on a war with no clear objective, end game, or...”
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Cindy Hyde-Smith on Her Iran War Powers Vote
“I voted against the resolution because President Trump, like presidents before him, has the authority under the War Powers Act to take military action to address threats to our...”
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Richard Blumenthal on U.S. Military Action in Iran
“War must always be a last resort and never a first choice. The Trump Administration seems to be engaging in a war of choice that rejects opportunities for diplomacy.”
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Maria Cantwell on Congress's Role in Iran Military Action
“The Congress must demand that the President seek our Constitutionally required approval if he intends to engage in a protracted conflict.”
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Sheldon Whitehouse on U.S. Strikes Against Iran
“It’s time to follow the Constitution, which gives the War Power to Congress to declare, precisely because of dangers from an unhinged executive starting a ‘Wag the Dog’ war.”
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John Barrasso on Operation Epic Fury in Iran
“I applaud President Trump for his decisive action to end the evil terrorist regime in Iran. This is peace through strength.”
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Michael Bennet on U.S. Strikes on Iran
“President Trump and his Administration have launched the United States into a war with Iran with no authorization from Congress. Only Congress has the power to declare war, not...”
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Susan Collins on U.S. Airstrikes in Iran
“Sustained combat operations require full engagement with Congress. There are important questions that will be discussed in the Senate’s classified briefings with Administration...”
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Kevin Cramer on the U.S. Military Operation in Iran
“And when America has the strength, the capability, and the responsibility, as well as the political will to act, we rise at the right moment.”
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Mike Crapo on Operation Epic Fury Strikes on Iran
“I have said for years that Iran, as the leading global state sponsor of terrorism, must never be able to develop a nuclear weapon.”
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John Curtis on U.S. and Israeli Strikes in Iran
“I look forward to robust engagement between the Administration and Congress as this situation unfolds.”
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Ruben Gallego on U.S. Military Action Against Iran
“Supporting the Iranian people does not require bombing their country and putting our troops at risk.”
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Maggie Hassan on Iran Military Action and Congress
“But confronting this threat, and keeping our service members safe in the process, requires the support of the American people through coordination with Congress, which has the...”
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Martin Heinrich on U.S. Military Action Against Iran
“President Trump promised to end wars, not start them. Now he has put American servicemembers and an untold number of civilians in harm’s way. And he has done it without...”
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Mazie Hirono on Iran Strikes and Congressional War Powers
“The President’s unilateral decision to strike Iran for purposes of regime change is a clear violation of the Constitution, which gives Congress, not the President, the sole...”
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John Hoeven on U.S. and Israeli Strikes in Iran
“These strikes, in coordination with our ally Israel, will keep the regime from rebuilding its nuclear weapons program. We are grateful for our brave servicemembers for their...”
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Bernie Moreno on U.S. Strikes Against Iran
“I fully support his decision to eliminate the threat once and for all once it became clear there was no other option.”
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Adam Schiff on U.S. Military Action in Iran
“Americans do not want another forever war in the Middle East.”
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Elissa Slotkin on U.S. Military Action Against Iran
“As a former CIA officer who served three tours in Iraq, I have no love lost for the Iranian government. They’re a state sponsor of terror, responsible for the deaths of...”
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Raphael Warnock on U.S. Strikes in Iran
“Let’s be clear: the Iranian regime is brutal and destabilizing. It cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. But the President has not explained why diplomatic talks that...”
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Peter Welch on U.S. and Israeli Military Action Against Iran
“The United States Senate must immediately reconvene to take up the War Powers Resolution put forward by Senator Kaine and Senator Paul. Congress has a duty under Article I of...”
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Roger Wicker on U.S. Military Operations Against Iran
“This is a pivotal and necessary operation to protect Americans and American interests.”
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Chris Coons on the U.S. Military Buildup Near Iran
“President Trump needs to make clear to the nation that he has a real plan, and he must seek the consent of Congress and the American people.”
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Cory Booker on U.S. Military Action Against Iran
“This military escalation was ordered unilaterally, without Congressional authorization or meaningful consultation.”
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Kirsten Gillibrand on U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites
“No further military actions should be allowed without proper congressional approval.”
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Mark Warner on U.S. Strikes Against Iran
“There is no question that Iran poses a serious threat to regional stability, and the United States must remain unwavering in our commitment to Israel’s security and in ensuring...”
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Tim Kaine on His Iran War Powers Resolution
“It is not in our national security interest to get into a war with Iran unless that war is absolutely necessary to defend the United States.”
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Bernie Sanders on U.S. Involvement in the Israel-Iran Conflict
“The United States must not be dragged into another of Netanyahu’s wars — not militarily or financially.”
Reading these records
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