S.J.Res.163

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.

Introduced·4/13/26

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. It emphasizes that Congress has the sole power to declare war and that the President must act to defend the U.S. and its interests. The resolution allows for exceptions, such as defending against attacks on the U.S. or its personnel and facilities, and sharing intelligence related to threats from Iran or its proxies. It references the War Powers Resolution and the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163 RC# 118

History

May 13

Senate

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).

May 13

Senate

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)

Apr 13

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.