SJRES 59 · in committee · significant
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- defense
What this bill does
- This joint resolution requires the President to end U.S. military operations against Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes force.
- It affects the President's ability to conduct military operations and constrains executive war powers without legislative approval.
- The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage and requires the President to cease hostilities within a specified timeframe.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would this resolution balance the President's ability to respond quickly to Iranian threats with Congress's constitutional role in authorizing military force?
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What current U.S. military operations or commitments in the region would be affected if hostilities against Iran had to cease within the specified timeframe?
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Does requiring Congressional authorization before military action against Iran create security risks, or does it strengthen democratic oversight of military decisions?
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Sponsor · D-VA
Tim Kaine
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Introduced 2025-06-27
Legislative timeline
2025-06-27 · senate · Discharge
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 328. (consideration: CR S3595)
2025-06-27 · senate · Discharge
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S3583-3595)
2025-06-16 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2025-06-16 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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