119-sjres-171119th 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 Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. It invokes War Powers and related statutes and lists limited exceptions for self-defense, intelligence sharing, allied defensive support, and evacuations.

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  • Service members: Would reduce exposure to the hostilities described in the resolution. The resolution notes 13 U.S. service members killed and at least 350 wounded.
  • Congress: Reasserts Congress's sole power to declare war and makes continued military action against Iran contingent on a declaration or a specific authorization for use of force.
  • Executive and allies: Preserves the President's authority to defend U.S. personnel, collect and share intelligence, assist allies' defensive measures, and support the security and evacuation of U.S. citizens.

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End U.S. hostilities with Iran

If enacted, this joint resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in or against the Islamic Republic of Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes those hostilities by declaring war or passing a specific authorization for use of military force. The directive would rely on expedited removal authorities in federal law (50 U.S.C. 1546a and related provisions). The resolution would still allow defending the United States or U.S. personnel and facilities from attack; collecting and sharing intelligence about threats from Iran or its proxies, including with Israel and U.S. partners and international organizations; assisting Israel and other nations with defensive actions or providing defensive materiel; and helping U.S. citizens with security, departure, and evacuation. The resolution also states that, as of April 10, 2026, 13 U.S. service members had been killed and at least 350 wounded.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2026

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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