On February 28, 2026, the President ordered air strikes inside Iran without asking Congress, and U.S. forces have been carrying out the largest Middle East military buildup since the 2003 Iraq invasion. This Senate joint resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of hostilities against Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization. It carves out exceptions allowing self-defense, intelligence-sharing with Israel and partner countries, and defensive support for allies hit by Iranian retaliation. The resolution does not authorize any new military force on its own.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war-powers oversight — Resolution reasserts Congress's role in authorizing hostilities against Iran
- Executive use of force without authorization — President directed to withdraw forces absent declaration or specific 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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