War Powers Resolution to pull US forces out of hostilities against Iran (Senate blocked the floor vote, March 24, 2026)
Senate Joint Resolution, S.J.Res. 116
What it did
A War Powers resolution directs the President to pull US forces out of hostilities that Congress has not authorized. These resolutions were sitting in the Foreign Relations Committee, so the sponsor moved to put them on the Senate floor. A yes vote would have let the full Senate decide whether to end US involvement in the Iran war.
A no vote kept the question off the floor.
S.J.Res. 116, sponsored by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) brought the third Senate attempt during the 2026 Iran war. The Senate kept the question off the floor 47-53 on March 24, 2026.
At the time of this vote, 1,443+ civilians killed in Iran since February 28, 2026, including 217+ children (HRANA count through March 23, 2026).
Result: Rejected 47-53
At the time of this vote: 1,443+ civilians killed in Iran since February 28, 2026, including 217+ children (HRANA count through March 23, 2026)
The humane vote: Yes (YEA)