SJRES123119th 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 Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

In Committee

Summary

Directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran. The resolution orders the President to withdraw forces engaged in those hostilities unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force, and it frames that directive in constitutional war powers and existing statutes.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Evacuations and defense activities allowed

This bill would make clear that removing forces from hostilities would not stop certain defensive and safety actions. The government would still be able to defend the United States and U.S. personnel and facilities abroad. It would still be able to collect, analyze, and share intelligence about threats from Iran or its proxies. It would still be able to assist countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and to help secure, depart, or evacuate U.S. citizens affected by the hostilities, including by providing defensive materiel support.

Remove U.S. forces from Iran

This bill would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran. The removal would apply unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. The directive would rely on existing statutes that let Congress require removal of forces when hostilities lack congressional authorization.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

IL • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2026

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2026

  • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2026

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2026

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2026

  • Charles Schumer

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 47 • No: 52

senate vote • 4/15/2026

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123

Yes: 47 • No: 52

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