This resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for the use of military force. It points to President Trump's February 28, 2026 order for air strikes inside Iran — strikes the President called "massive and ongoing" and described as war — done without congressional approval. The resolution rests on Congress's sole constitutional power to declare war and on the War Powers Resolution. It preserves the ability to defend against attacks, share intelligence with partner countries hit by Iran since the strikes began, and provide defensive support to allies intercepting retaliatory attacks.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war-powers oversight — Reasserts congressional authority over military force in Iran without prior authorization
Congressional Summary
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.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-03-05
- Date Added
- 2026-04-27
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