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Withdrawal of US Forces from Unauthorized Hostilities

This document aims to limit the President's ability to engage US troops in hostilities without Congressional approval. This means future military operations, especially against terrorist organizations or drug traffickers, will require explicit authorization, potentially increasing transparency and oversight of decisions to use armed force.
Key points
Congress seeks to reclaim full control over decisions to send troops into combat, as per the Constitution.
The President will need Congressional approval to use force against newly designated terrorist groups or drug organizations.
The document does not restrict the US's right to self-defense or authorized counternarcotics operations supporting civil authorities.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-10-09
52%
For 48
Against 51
Abstain 0
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Status: Failed
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SJRES_83
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
Process start date: 2025-09-18
Voting date: 2025-10-09
Voting no: 555
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities 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_83.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress seeks to reclaim full control over decisions to send troops into combat, as per the Constitution.
  • The President will need Congressional approval to use force against newly designated terrorist groups or drug organizations.
  • The document does not restrict the US's right to self-defense or authorized counternarcotics operations supporting civil authorities.
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. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 555.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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