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SJRES-181Senate2026-04-13International Affairs

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.

YourVoice.Now Summary

Workers & JobsTransparency & Accountability

Orders U.S. troops out of the Iran fighting — Congress would have to vote for war to continue.

Workers & Jobs

U.S. troops' combat duty in Iran — unless Congress votes for war

The resolution says more than 50,000 troops have taken part since late February 2026. They would leave the fighting, but could still defend themselves and help allies defend their own land.

Transparency & Accountability

Congress's say over the Iran war — a vote needed to keep fighting

Under the Constitution, only Congress can declare war. Lawmakers never took that vote on Iran, so the fighting would have to stop.

Forced Senate vote on the war — senators must go on record

War powers rules put this measure on a fast track. Any senator can force a floor vote, so the Senate has to take a stand.

More about this bill

If someone you love serves in the military, this one is about them. A Senate resolution would order U.S. troops out of the fighting with Iran. Under it, Congress would have to vote for war before the fighting could go on. More than 50,000 troops have taken part since the campaign began on February 28, 2026, the resolution says. Seven have been killed in combat and 381 hurt. Six more died when a refueling plane went down in western Iraq. Most people would see no direct change in daily life. Still, the resolution lays out what the fighting has cost so far. Iran's Revolutionary Guard closed the Strait of Hormuz to ships tied to the U.S. and its allies. Oil passed $100 a barrel by March 8, 2026, the first time in almost four years. A U.N. agency says 45 million more people could face hunger this year if the fighting goes on. About a third of the world's traded fertilizer moves through the Strait. Troops could still defend themselves if attacked. The U.S. could still share intelligence with Israel and other partners. It could also help them defend against Iranian strikes.

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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