This resolution would direct the President to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of hostilities in or against Iran unless Congress formally declares war or passes a specific authorization for military force. It cites President Trump's late-February 2026 strikes inside Iran, statements from the President and senior officials describing the situation as a war, and the deaths of six U.S. servicemembers and wounding of at least 18 others by early March. Lawmakers point to the Constitution's grant of war-declaring power to Congress alone and to the War Powers Resolution. The measure carves out exceptions allowing the U.S. to defend itself, share intelligence, and provide defensive support to Israel and other allies hit by Iranian retaliation.
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
- 2026-04-28
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