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.
The summary
What this bill does
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced & referred to committee
May 13, 2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Member of Congress · D-OR
11 cosponsors
Senate Majority Leader · D-NY
Member of Congress · D-NJ
Member of Congress · D-MD
Member of Congress · D-VA
Member of Congress · D-WI
Member of Congress · D-IL
Member of Congress · D-CT
Member of Congress · D-AZ
U.S. Representative - DE · D-DE
U.S. Representative - NJ · D-NJ
Member of Congress · D-CA
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | SJRES |
| Bill Number | 163 |
| Origin Chamber | Senate |
| Current Status | Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255) |
| Policy Area | International Affairs |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | April 13, 2026 |
| Latest Action | May 13, 2026 |
| Cosponsors | 11 · House vote — · — views |