SJRES 123 · in committee · significant
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.
- defense
What this bill does
- This resolution requires the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action.
- It affects the President's war powers and applies to all U.S. military operations involving Iran.
- The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage and does not prevent defensive military actions.
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Started by Cosponsor
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How would this resolution change the President's ability to respond quickly to urgent military threats from Iran without waiting for Congressional approval?
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Which current or ongoing U.S. military operations involving Iran would be affected by requiring Congressional authorization under this resolution?
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What distinguishes between defensive military actions that would remain permitted and offensive operations that would require Congressional approval under this resolution?
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Sponsor · D-IL
Tammy Duckworth
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Introduced 2026-04-15
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Legislative timeline
2026-04-15 · senate · Discharge
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 79.
2026-04-15 · senate · Discharge
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
2026-03-10 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2026-03-10 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate

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