Senator Chris Van Hollen's joint resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress passes a declaration of war or specific authorization. Its findings detail the President's March 2 War Powers notification ("it is not possible at this time to know the full scope and duration" of operations), the deployment of additional forces in preparation for potential ground operations, and the April 7 presidential threats that "a whole civilization will die tonight" and to destroy Iranian civilian infrastructure. The resolution cites 13 servicemembers killed and 380 wounded. It preserves defensive, intelligence-sharing, and partner-assistance authorities.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war-powers check on Iran hostilities — forced floor vote under expedited 50 U.S.C. 1546a procedures
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
- 2026-04-13
- Date Added
- 2026-05-07
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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