Bill · S.J.Res. 184· Senate(119-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
- 4/16/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 113. (consideration: CR S2156-2158)
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- 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 enacted specific statutory authorization for such military force. The resolution cites the War Powers Resolution, stating that the President must terminate the use of forces within 60 days of notification unless authorized by Congress. It identifies that the current 60-day period following the President's March 2, 2026, notification ends on May 1, 2026. The resolution serves to mandate the removal of these forces unless explicit congressional authorization is provided.
Yes
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+5
The resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran, which would reduce active combat expenditures.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Reducing active hostilities may reduce the immediate physical risks faced by service members and veterans in combat zones.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The bill maintains the ability to share intelligence and provide defensive materiel support to allies and partners.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-5
The resolution seeks to limit the President's unilateral ability to conduct hostilities without explicit congressional authorization.
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 U.S. Citizens: The resolution allows for providing assistance for the security, departure, and evacuation of United States citizens affected by the hostilities. (Section 2(b)(4))
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Defensive Capabilities: The resolution ensures the United States can still defend against attacks on its personnel or facilities in other nations. (Section 2(b)(1))
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Intelligence and Security Support: The United States can continue collecting, analyzing, or sharing intelligence to defend against threats from Iran or its proxies, including sharing with allies and international organizations. (Section 2(b)(2))
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Assistance to Allies: The resolution allows for assisting Israel and other nations in taking defensive measures or providing defensive materiel support to protect their territory from retaliatory attacks. (Section 2(b)(3))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of Military Presence: The resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran, which could impact ongoing military operations. (Section 2(a))
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
- Reduces Military Spending+5Improves International Alliances+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-5
- 4/30/2026
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 113. (consideration: CR S2156-2158)
- 4/27/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 6 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-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.
- 119-SJRES-180: 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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