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119th Congress

S.J.Res. 59

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Tim Kaine(D-VA)
Introduced
Jun 16, 2025
Policy area
International Affairs
Committees
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Official text
Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (0)

No cosponsors.

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.

Roll-call votes

DateVoteResultYour members
Jun 27, 2025
Senate #328
Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 59 from the Committee on Foreign RelationsMotion to Discharge RejectedSet your home to see

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