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Yes: 47 • No: 50
119-sjres-184119th 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 Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
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Summary
Congressional authorization required to keep U.S. forces in hostilities with Iran. This joint resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress declared war or enacted a specific authorization for the use of military force. It would preserve limited activities to defend the United States and its personnel, collect and share intelligence, assist allies with defensive materiel, and help evacuate U.S. citizens.
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- Service members: would be ordered out of hostilities absent congressional authorization. The resolution cites the War Powers Resolution's 60-day limit and a possible 30-day extension.
- U.S. citizens and diplomats: would still be protected by permitted actions such as defending personnel and facilities, collecting and sharing intelligence, and receiving help with security and evacuation.
- Allies and partners: could continue to receive defensive assistance and materiel support as allowed by the resolution.
- Congress and oversight: would reclaim its Article I war power and push removal measures through expedited procedures under the International Security and Arms Export Control Act of 1976.
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Limits U.S. military action against Iran
If enacted, this bill would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for use of force. It would invoke expedited congressional consideration under 50 U.S.C. 1546a and section 601(b) of Public Law 94-329. The bill notes the President notified Congress on March 2, 2026, and asserts the War Powers 60-day clock ends on May 1, 2026. It would preserve defensive authorities for defending the United States or U.S. personnel, assisting Israel and partners with defensive measures and materiel, evacuating U.S. citizens, and collecting and sharing intelligence.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
CT • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 4/30/2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184
Yes: 47 • No: 50