SJRES 116
119th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
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: March 5, 2026
Introduced by:
Murphy, Christopher
Democratic
· Connecticut
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To President
Became law
Mar 24, 2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.
Mar 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.
What's happening now
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.
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