Senator Kirsten Gillibrand'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 focus on the global economic toll: the IRGC's closure of the Strait of Hormuz produced a 70% drop in maritime traffic within 24 hours, oil prices over $100 per barrel by March 8, and a U.N. World Food Programme estimate that an additional 45 million people could face food insecurity worldwide because roughly one third of the world's traded fertilizer moves through the Strait. The resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution's expedited floor-vote procedures and preserves U.S. defensive 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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