SJRES181119th 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 Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

In Committee

Summary

Asserts that Congress, not the President, must authorize war with Iran and would require removal of U.S. forces from hostilities absent that authorization. The resolution would direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with or against Iran under cited statutes while preserving limited defensive and intelligence authorities.

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Limit U.S. military action against Iran

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 the use of military force. It would direct the removal pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a and in accordance with section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976. At the same time, it would preserve U.S. self-defense against attacks on the United States or its personnel or facilities abroad. It would also preserve intelligence collection and sharing about threats from Iran and its proxies and allow assisting Israel and partner countries attacked since February 28, 2026 with direct defense and defensive materiel. Effective date: Upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

  • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 7/28/2026

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 7/28/2026

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 7/28/2026

  • Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 7/28/2026

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 7/28/2026

  • Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2026

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 49 • No: 50

senate vote • 7/30/2026

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181

Yes: 49 • No: 50

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