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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.

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.

Introduced Mar 5, 2026

Latest action (Apr 22, 2026) Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890)

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Foreign Relations Committee
Policy area
International Affairs
Issues
DefenseForeign Policy

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 114 directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless Congress explicitly authorizes such action through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. The resolution notes that Congress has not declared war on Iran or authorized military force against Iran, and cites air strikes ordered on February 28, 2026, as an example of military action taken without congressional authorization. The resolution invokes expedited procedures under the War Powers Resolution to require consideration of this directive. The resolution does not prohibit defensive actions against attacks on US personnel or facilities, collection of intelligence related to Iran, or assistance to partner countries in defending against Iranian attacks.

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11 cosponsors

Actions (3)
  1. Apr 22, 2026 Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890) · senate
  2. Mar 5, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
  3. Mar 5, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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  • On the Motion to DischargeMotion to Discharge Rejected
    Senate · Roll call 88 · Apr 22, 2026

    46 Yea · 51 Nay · 3 Not voting

    • Democrats3Yea1Nay
    • Republicans0Yea2Nay1NV
    • Independents1Yea0Nay

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  • SJRES 118 — 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. · Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · Cong. 119 93%
  • SJRES 183 — 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. · Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · Cong. 119 92%
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Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 5, 2026

Ms. Baldwin introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings:

(1) Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution.

(2) The President has a constitutional responsibility to take actions to defend the United States and its territories, possessions, citizens, servicemembers, and diplomats from attack.

(3) Congress has not declared war upon Iran or any person or organization within Iran, nor enacted a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force within or against Iran.

(4) On February 28, 2026, President Trump ordered the United States Armed Forces to conduct air strikes inside Iran’s territory, declaring that the strikes would be “massive and ongoing” and describing the circumstances as “war”, without congressional authorization.

(5) This use of military force within or against Iran constitutes the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities within the meaning of section 4(a) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1543(a)).

(6) Section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a) provides that any joint resolution or bill requiring the removal of United States Armed Forces from imminent engagement in hostilities without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization shall be considered in accordance with the expedited procedures under section 601(b) of the International Security and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94-

329).

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST IRAN.

(a) Removal.—Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a), and in accordance with section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94-329), Congress hereby directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.

(b) Rule of Construction.—Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the United States from—

(1) defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations;

(2) collecting, analyzing, or sharing intelligence, including with partner countries who have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and other nations and international organizations as appropriate, related to threats from Iran or its proxies; or

(3) assisting partner countries who have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and other nations—

(A) in intercepting retaliatory attacks upon their territory by Iran or its proxies; or

(B) by providing defensive materiel support for such defensive measures. <all>

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