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.
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026) — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 58.
What it does
Congressional Research Service, Mar 5, 2026This 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.
Face Value
as introducedHow much of this bill its name accounts for.
- Every bill starts at100
- Nothing counted against it: one area of law, and short enough that length doesn't register.
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What Congress did
1 recordedOn the Motion to Dischargedecisive vote
Senate · Mar 18, 2026
Who lobbied on this
1 organizationThese organizations told Congress, in their own quarterly disclosures, that they were lobbying on this bill.
- J Streetno position stated
“…the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. S.J.Res.118 - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran…” filing ↗
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