S.J.Res. 104 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jan 29, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires congressional approval for military action against Iran
This resolution would require the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has first declared war or authorized military force. The resolution does allow the U.S. to defend itself if attacked.
How it affects you
This resolution doesn't directly change anything in your daily life, but it affects the balance of power between the President and Congress over military decisions. If it were to become law, any new military action against Iran would first need Congress to act, rather than the President acting alone.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jan 29, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS.J.Res. 104
JOINT RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) · Introduced Jan 29, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 4, 2026: “Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Motion to Discharge · Mar 4, 2026
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–53
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 44 | 1 | 0 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 1 | 52 | 0 |
2 members voted against most of their party: 1 Democrats voted No and 1 Republicans voted Yes.
Source: senate.gov · roll call 46
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