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Directing Removal of US Forces from Unauthorized Hostilities Against Iran.

This resolution aims to restrict the President's ability to engage US Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran without formal Congressional approval. For citizens, this reinforces the constitutional checks and balances on war decisions, potentially reducing the risk of unauthorized, prolonged military conflicts. The resolution still permits the defense of US personnel and support for allies like Israel in defensive measures.
Key points
Mandates the removal of US Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific Congressional authorization.
Reaffirms that Congress holds the sole constitutional power to declare war, ensuring that major military engagements require legislative consent.
The resolution does not prevent the US from defending its personnel, collecting intelligence, or providing defensive support to allies, including Israel.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-03-04
53%
For 47
Against 53
Abstain 0
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Status: Failed
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SJRES_104
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2026-01-29
Voting date: 2026-03-04
Voting no: 46
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SJRES_104.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the removal of US Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific Congressional authorization.
  • Reaffirms that Congress holds the sole constitutional power to declare war, ensuring that major military engagements require legislative consent.
  • The resolution does not prevent the US from defending its personnel, collecting intelligence, or providing defensive support to allies, including Israel.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Failed.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-03.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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