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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Summary
This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless Congress first declares war or explicitly authorizes military force against Iran. The resolution notes that Congress has not yet authorized military action against Iran and states that such engagement should require a congressional vote. The resolution includes a rule of construction stating that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself against imminent attack. The joint resolution invokes expedited procedures under the War Powers Resolution and the Department of State Authorization Act.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
Actions (4)
- Jun 27, 2025 Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 328. (consideration: CR S3595) · senate
- Jun 27, 2025 Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S3583-3595) · senate
- Jun 16, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
- Jun 16, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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- On the Motion to DischargeMotion to Discharge Rejected
47 Yea · 53 Nay
- Democrats3Yea1Nay
- Republicans0Yea3Nay
- Independents1Yea0Nay
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 16, 2025
Mr. Kaine 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 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, its territories, possessions, citizens, service members, and diplomats from attack.
(3) Congress has not yet declared war upon, nor enacted a specific statutory authorization for use of military force against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(4) United States Armed Forces actions in support of military actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran constitute, within the meaning of section 4(a) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1543(a)), either hostilities or a situation where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances into which United States Armed Forces have been introduced.
(5) The question of whether United States forces should be engaged in hostilities against Iran should be answered following a full briefing to Congress and the American public of the issues at stake, a public debate in Congress, and a congressional vote as contemplated by the Constitution.
(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 to require the removal of United States Armed Forces engaged in hostilities without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization shall be considered in accordance with the expedited procedures of section 601(b) of the International Security and Arms Export Control Act of 1976.
SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF THE USE OF UNITED STATES FORCES FOR HOSTILITIES AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN.
(a) Termination.—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 the provisions of section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976, Congress hereby directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces for hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
(b) Rule of Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack. <all>
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