# 119-sjres-104: 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.

119-sjres-104, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA); status in_committee (as of 2026-05-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-104
- Congress: 119
- 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.
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-01-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 27
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-15

## Summary

**Directs removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran unless Congress authorizes the use of force.** It would require the President to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran-related hostilities that lack a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization, while preserving certain defensive authorities, intelligence sharing, and defensive support for allies. - Service members and families: Signals a legal limit on Iran-focused combat deployments that lack congressional approval, which could change mission scope and timelines for units assigned to the region. - Congress: Reaffirms Congress's sole power to declare war by conditioning continued hostilities with Iran on a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. - Allies and partners: Keeps authority to share intelligence with Israel and other nations and to provide defensive materiel and support against retaliatory attacks by Iran or its proxies. - Executive branch: Preserves the President's ability to defend the United States and its personnel and facilities from attacks and to collect and analyze intelligence related to Iran threats.

## Cosponsors (27)

- Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY), 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-04T16:08:00.000Z | senate | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104 | Motion to Discharge Rejected | 47 | 53 |

## Provisions PRIA read

- Remove U.S. forces from Iran: benefit, high. If enacted, this bill would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran unless Congress has declared war or passed a specific authorization for use of force. The directive would take effect upon enactment and would be made under existing expedited procedures…

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## Sources
- [119-sjres-104 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/104)

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