119th Congress
S.J.Res. 161
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
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Mark Kelly(D-AZ)
- Introduced
- Apr 13, 2026
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (6)
Added later (6)
- Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) · Apr 15, 2026
- Christopher Murphy (D-CT) · Apr 15, 2026
- Andy Kim (D-NJ) · Apr 16, 2026
- Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) · Apr 16, 2026
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) · Apr 21, 2026
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR) · Jun 24, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. - Apr 13, 2026
Introduced in Senate