S.J.Res. 115 · 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 first. The resolution includes an exception: it doesn't prevent the U.S. from defending itself if attacked or if U.S. personnel or facilities abroad come under attack.
How it affects you
If you're an active-duty service member, this could affect where and how you're deployed. More broadly, this addresses the constitutional question of who decides when the U.S. goes to war—the President alone, or Congress with a formal vote. Most Americans won't see a direct daily change, but the resolution reflects an ongoing debate about presidential and congressional power over military decisions.
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. 115
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. Christopher Murphy (D-CT) · Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 5, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.”