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Yes: 47 • No: 53
SJRES116119th 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 Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
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Summary
Congressional control of war powers is the central aim of this joint resolution, which would order the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities in or against Iran that lack a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. The bill rests on findings that U.S. forces entered hostilities during Operation Epic Fury beginning February 28, 2026, and that senior officials described the actions as a war without specific congressional authorization.
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- Families of service members: Would push for withdrawal to reduce continued combat exposure and the risk of more casualties. The findings report six U.S. service members killed and warn casualties may rise.
- Service members and military planning: Would require ending ongoing operations even though CENTCOM reported more than 50,000 U.S. personnel took part and requested additional officers to support operations for at least 100 days.
- Congress and the Presidency: Would explicitly restate that only Congress can declare war and would compel the President to stop hostilities unless Congress passes a declaration or a specific authorization for use of military force.
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Remove U.S. forces from Iran
If enacted, this bill would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. It would take effect upon enactment. The bill would still allow defending the United States or its personnel and facilities, collecting and sharing intelligence, and helping partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, to intercept retaliatory attacks or provide defensive materiel. This would primarily affect U.S. service members, their families, and partner nations by limiting authorized offensive hostilities.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
CT • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 3/5/2026
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/5/2026
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 3/5/2026
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/20/2026
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 3/20/2026
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/20/2026
Charles Schumer
NY • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/21/2026
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 3/24/2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116
Yes: 47 • No: 53