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Yes: 47 • No: 53
119-sjres-59119th Congress
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Sponsored By: Senator Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
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Summary
Congressional authority over war with Iran would be reasserted by a joint resolution that finds Congress alone may declare war and that U.S. military actions in Iran meet the War Powers Resolution's test for hostilities. It says any question about engaging in hostilities against Iran should be resolved after a full briefing, congressional debate, and a congressional vote using expedited procedures.
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- Points Congress to expedited procedures in the International Security and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 and a 1984 State Department authorization statute as the path to quickly consider bills or resolutions to remove U.S. forces.
- Affirms the President's constitutional duty to defend the United States and its personnel while noting Congress has not declared war or enacted a specific authorization for force against Iran.
- Characterizes current actions as hostilities or imminent hostilities under the War Powers Resolution and frames the procedural pathway Congress should use to consider removal or authorization issues.
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End unauthorized U.S. hostilities with Iran
This bill would direct the President to stop using U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran. Hostilities could continue only if Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for force against Iran. The bill says it would not stop the United States from defending itself from an imminent attack. The directive would take effect upon enactment and be issued under 50 U.S.C. 1546a and section 601(b) of the 1976 Act.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 6/27/2025
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59
Yes: 47 • No: 53