Bill · S.J.Res. 163· Senate(119-SJRES-163)

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.

Age: 70 years

Oregon

Introduced: 4/13/2026
Last activity: 5/13/2026 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)
Sponsored by: Jeff Merkley
Cosponsors: - 11 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced

What this bill would do

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It notes that Congress has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for such military force. The resolution asserts that Congress holds the sole power to declare war under the Constitution. It specifies that current military actions constitute the introduction of forces into hostilities under the War Powers Resolution. The directive applies unless there is a declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of military force.

Yes

Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+3
The removal of forces from hostilities may reduce immediate international tensions with Iran.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+2
The resolution directs the removal of armed forces from active hostilities in Iran.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The bill directs the reduction of military involvement in unauthorized hostilities, potentially reducing risks to servicemembers.

The opposite

Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The resolution seeks to limit presidential unilateral military action by reasserting Congressional authority over war declarations.