S.J.Res. 114 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 5, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires Congressional approval for Iran military action
This joint resolution says the President must pull U.S. Armed Forces out of any hostilities with Iran unless Congress has formally declared war or authorized military force. There's an exception: the U.S. can still defend itself if attacked or if American personnel or facilities come under fire.
How it affects you
This doesn't directly change your daily life, but it affects the relationship between the President and Congress over military decisions. It sets a requirement that any sustained military action against Iran would need Congressional approval rather than happening on Presidential authority alone. If you have family members in the military, this could influence where and how they're deployed.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 5, 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. 114
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. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) · Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 22, 2026: “Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890)”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Motion to Discharge · Apr 22, 2026
Motion to Discharge Rejected 46–51
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 1 | 50 | 2 |
2 members voted against most of their party: 1 Democrats voted No and 1 Republicans voted Yes.
Source: senate.gov · roll call 88
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