# 119-sjres-180: 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-180, 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. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD); status in_committee (as of 2026-07-26).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-180
- 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: 2026-04-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-26

## Summary

**This bill would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.** It asserts congressional war powers and clarifies which defensive, intelligence, and evacuation activities may continue despite a removal order. - Families and service members: The text cites 13 U.S. service members killed and 380 wounded, underscoring the human cost the resolution aims to stop and signaling limits on continued combat deployments. - U.S. citizens abroad: The measure still allows assistance for the security, departure, and evacuation of Americans affected by the hostilities. - Partners and allies: It preserves intelligence sharing and defensive support to partner countries attacked since February 28, 2026, and permits help intercepting retaliatory attacks and providing defensive materiel.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-07-23T11:51:00.000Z | senate | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180 | Motion to Discharge Rejected | 47 | 49 |

## Provisions PRIA read

- Limit U.S. military action against Iran: benefit, high. If enacted, this bill would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran. Hostilities would be allowed only if Congress explicitly authorizes them by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. The directive is iss…

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## Sources
- [119-sjres-180 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/180)

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- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2295)
- [119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-180 (as of 2026-07-26).