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Yes: 46 • No: 51
119-sjres-114119th Congress
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.
Sponsored By: Senator Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
In Committee
Summary
Congress must explicitly authorize any U.S. hostilities within or against Iran. It would remove United States Armed Forces from such hostilities unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for the use of military force, while allowing narrow exceptions for defending the United States or its personnel, for collecting and sharing intelligence, and for assisting partner countries attacked since Feb. 28, 2026, including intercepting retaliatory attacks and providing defensive materiel support.
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- U.S. military personnel: Would be withdrawn from hostilities with or against Iran unless Congress approves continued action. It still permits defending the United States or its personnel.
- Presidential war powers: Would require explicit congressional authorization before the President could maintain or open hostilities against Iran, responding to the air strikes ordered on Feb. 28, 2026.
- Allies and partners: Preserves intelligence cooperation and allows assistance to partners attacked since Feb. 28, 2026, including intercepting retaliatory strikes and supplying defensive materiel support.
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Limit U.S. military action in Iran
This bill would tell the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran. Those forces could return only if Congress passed a declaration of war. Or if Congress passed a specific authorization for use of military force. The bill would still allow defending the United States or its people and facilities abroad. It would still allow collecting and sharing intelligence about threats from Iran or its proxies. It would allow assisting partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026. That help could include intercepting retaliatory attacks on their territory and providing defensive equipment. The text provided names no effective date, sunset, or new spending.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
CT • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 4/22/2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114
Yes: 46 • No: 51