# 119-sjres-184: 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-184, 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. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA); status in_committee (as of 2026-05-08).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-184
- 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: 2026-04-16
- Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-08

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (10)

- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-30T13:59:00.000Z | senate | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184 | Motion to Discharge Rejected | 47 | 50 |

## Provisions PRIA read

- Limits 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 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…

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- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
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- 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sjres-184 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/184)

## Related
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- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-184 (as of 2026-05-08).