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Yes: 47 • No: 52
119-sjres-123119th 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 Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
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Summary
Withdrawal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran. This bill would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. It grounds that directive in statutes such as 50 U.S.C. 1546a and a 1976 arms export control law and it cites the War Powers Resolution and its consultation requirement.
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- Service members and families: Would require removal from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes force, which could reduce time in combat for deployed troops. The text cites Operation Epic Fury, begun Feb 28, 2026, and notes seven U.S. service members killed as of March 9, 2026.
- President and executive branch: Would constrain the President's ability to continue military operations against Iran without an explicit congressional declaration of war or specific statutory authorization.
- Congress and oversight: Would reinforce congressional war powers by tying continued hostilities to an express congressional authorization and by invoking War Powers consultation rules.
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Remove U.S. forces from Iran
This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran. Removal would apply unless Congress passed a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. It would still allow helping U.S. citizens leave or be evacuated and defending the United States or its personnel and facilities abroad. It would allow assisting partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026 with defensive measures and materiel support. It would also allow collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence with Israel, U.S. partners, and international organizations. The bill references Operation Epic Fury (launched February 28, 2026) and reports seven U.S. service members killed as of March 9, 2026.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 3/10/2026
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 3/10/2026
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
CT • D
Sponsored 3/10/2026
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/10/2026
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 3/10/2026
Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 4/15/2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123
Yes: 47 • No: 52