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Yes: 47 • No: 53
119-sjres-116119th 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 Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
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Summary
Directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for use of military force. The resolution frames that Operation Epic Fury introduced U.S. forces into hostilities, with CENTCOM reporting more than 50,000 personnel and six U.S. deaths, and it preserves narrow defensive, intelligence, and allied support tied to Iran's actions since February 28, 2026.
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- Congress: Would require Congress to pass a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force before U.S. forces could remain in hostilities against Iran.
- President and military operations: Would compel the President to remove forces from hostilities absent that congressional authorization while explicitly allowing limited defensive actions, intelligence activities, and defensive support for allies.
- Service members and planning: Would affect deployments and force planning after an operation CENTCOM says involved more than 50,000 personnel and resulted in six U.S. deaths.
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Remove U.S. forces from Iran
If enacted, this joint resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes such force by a declaration of war or a specific statute. It would treat action in or against Iran as an introduction of U.S. forces into hostilities under the War Powers Resolution. The resolution would preserve narrow exceptions for defending the United States or U.S. personnel, for collecting and sharing intelligence, and for helping partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, including intercepting retaliatory attacks and providing defensive equipment. The directive would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
CT • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 3/5/2026
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/5/2026
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 3/5/2026
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/20/2026
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 3/20/2026
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/20/2026
Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/21/2026
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 3/24/2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116
Yes: 47 • No: 53