# 119-sjres-123: 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-123, 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. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL); status in_committee (as of 2026-05-08).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-123
- 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: 2026-03-10
- Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-08

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-15T14:02:00.000Z | senate | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123 | Motion to Discharge Rejected | 47 | 52 |

## Provisions PRIA read

- Remove U.S. forces from Iran: benefit, high. 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 d…

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## Sources
- [119-sjres-123 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/123)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-123 (as of 2026-05-08).