SJRES 116 · in committee · major
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.
- foreign policy
What this bill does
- This joint resolution requires the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action.
- It affects military operations and the President's war powers in relation to Iran.
- The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and does not prevent defensive actions against attacks on U.S. personnel or facilities.
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Started by Cosponsor
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How should Congress balance the President's ability to respond quickly to threats against U.S. personnel with the requirement to authorize military action in advance?
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What types of military operations against Iran would count as defensive actions exempt from this authorization requirement, and who decides?
- 03
Does requiring Congressional approval before hostilities begin adequately protect both national security interests and the constitutional authority of Congress?
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Sponsor · D-CT
Christopher Murphy
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Introduced 2026-03-24
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Legislative timeline
2026-03-24 · senate · Discharge
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.
2026-03-05 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2026-03-05 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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