A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed...
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.
This bill aims to instruct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from any conflict involving or targeting Iran that has not been approved by Congress. Introduced on April 13, 2026, the bill was sponsored by Senator Raphael Warnock, a Democrat. It was immediately referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
The bill would impact U.S. military personnel and operations in Iran. It seeks to ensure that any military actions against Iran are explicitly authorized by Congress, which is a constitutional requirement under the War Powers Resolution.
As of the latest update on June 16, 2026, a motion to release the bill from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations was rejected by a narrow vote of 47 to 48. The bill is currently in the committee stage, meaning it has not yet been debated on the Senate floor.
