SJRES-116 — 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.

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Orders U.S. troops out of the fighting with Iran — unless Congress votes to authorize the war.

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Congress's say over the Iran war — a vote would be required

The resolution tells the President to pull U.S. forces out of the fighting with Iran. The fighting could only go on if Congress declares war or passes a law that allows it.

Guaranteed Senate vote — the measure cannot die in committee

An older war powers law gives resolutions like this one a fast track in the Senate. Senators can pull it out of committee and vote on it on the floor.

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Combat risk for deployed service members — over 50,000 in the fighting

The resolution says more than 50,000 service members have joined the Iran operation and six have been killed. Troops would be pulled out of the fighting, but could still defend themselves and U.S. sites abroad.

More about this bill

If someone you love is deployed in the fighting with Iran, this resolution would order them pulled out. It directs the President to end U.S. involvement in that fighting, which began February 28, 2026. Combat could go on only if Congress declares war or passes a law allowing it. The resolution says more than 50,000 service members have taken part. Six have been killed. Troops could still defend themselves and U.S. sites abroad. The United States could also keep sharing intelligence with partner countries. It could help them shoot down Iranian attacks or send defensive equipment. Under war powers law, a measure like this one gets a guaranteed Senate floor vote. Senators go on the record instead of letting it die in committee.

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
Source: Congress.gov →

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