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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.

S. J. RES. 185 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 27, 2026

Latest action (Jun 24, 2026) Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)

Referred to
Foreign Relations Committee
Policy area
International Affairs
Issues
DefenseForeign Policy
Legislative subjects (5)
Conflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightIranMiddle East

Summary
  • Directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
  • Specifies that this directive applies unless Congress explicitly authorizes military action through a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force.
  • Clarifies that the resolution does not prevent the United States from defending against attacks on itself or its personnel or facilities.
  • Clarifies that the resolution does not prevent the United States from collecting, analyzing, or sharing intelligence with partner countries regarding threats from Iran or its proxies.
  • Clarifies that the resolution does not prevent the United States from assisting partner countries in intercepting retaliatory attacks or providing defensive materiel support.

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Sponsor (1)
9 cosponsors

Actions (6)
  1. Jun 24, 2026 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194) · senate
  2. May 19, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415. · senate
  3. May 19, 2026 Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129. (consideration: CR S2355) · senate
  4. May 19, 2026 Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129.
  5. Apr 27, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
  6. Apr 27, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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  • On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Rejected
    Senate · Roll call 192 · Jun 25, 2026

    47 Yea · 50 Nay · 1 Present · 2 Not voting

    • Democrats3Yea1Nay
    • Republicans0Yea3Nay
    • Independents1Yea0Nay

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  • On the Motion to DischargeMotion to Discharge Agreed to
    Senate · Roll call 129 · May 19, 2026

    50 Yea · 47 Nay · 3 Not voting

    • Democrats3Yea1Nay
    • Republicans0Yea2Nay1NV
    • Independents1Yea0Nay

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  • HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. (shares 4 subjects)
  • HCONRES 40 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (shares 4 subjects)
  • HCONRES 38 — Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. (shares 4 subjects)
  • HR 7148 — Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 4 subjects)
  • S 1071 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (shares 4 subjects)
  • HR 5167 — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (shares 4 subjects)

Similar bills (6)

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  • 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 97%
  • SJRES 104 — 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 4, 2026 · Cong. 119 95%
  • SJRES 184 — 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 30, 2026 · Cong. 119 94%
  • 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 94%
  • SJRES 191 — A joint resolution to direct 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 30, 2026 · Cong. 119 94%
  • SJRES 117 — 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 5, 2026 · Cong. 119 94%

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 27, 2026

Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Booker, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Kim, and Mr. Merkley) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

May 19, 2026

Committee discharged and placed on the calendar

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) The use of military force within or against Iran (including the enforcement of a naval blockade) 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)).

(5) 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 THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF 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 resolution 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 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; and

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

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

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

Calendar No. 415

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. J. RES. 185

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.

May 19, 2026

Committee discharged and placed on the calendar

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