Bill · S.J.Res. 123· Senate(119-SJRES-123)
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
- 3/10/2026
- Last activity
- 4/15/2026 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 79.
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Duckworth
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran. It applies to military actions that have not been authorized by Congress through a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization. The resolution cites the start of "Operation Epic Fury" on February 28, 2026, and the loss of seven service members. It asserts that Congress holds the sole power to declare war. The bill does not prevent the U.S. from defending itself, sharing intelligence, assisting attacked partners, or evacuating U.S. citizens.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4
Ending unauthorized military operations may open paths for diplomatic resolutions with Iran.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+3
Directs removal of forces from active hostilities, likely reducing operational costs.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
Requires adherence to War Powers Resolution and congressional authorization.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-5
Specifically limits the President's executive power to wage war without Congress.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Military Personnel: By directing the removal of forces from unauthorized hostilities, the resolution aims to prevent further American lives from being lost, citing that seven members of the Armed Forces have already been killed in Operation Epic Fury (Section 1, Finding 7).
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U.S. Citizen Safety: The resolution ensures the government can still provide assistance for the security, departure, and evacuation of United States citizens affected by the hostilities (Section 3, 4).
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National Defense: The bill maintains the ability of the United States to defend against attacks on the U.S., its personnel, or its facilities in other nations (Section 3, 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Offensive Capabilities: The resolution directs the removal of Armed Forces from hostilities unless explicitly authorized, which would end current "major combat operations" against the Government of Iran (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4Reduces Military Spending+3Improves International Alliances+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces Government Spending+2Reduces National Debt+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power-5
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 79.
- 3/10/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-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.
- 119-SJRES-172: 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.
- 119-SJRES-185: 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.
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