Bills · SJRES 185
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 185Congressional-executive branch relationsMiddle East
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.
A resolution to end U.S. military involvement in Iran unless explicitly authorized by Congress.AI-written
INTRO APR 27· LAST ACTION JUN 24
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tl;dr
AI-writtenForces the removal of U.S. military forces from unauthorized fighting against Iran.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution touches on the fundamental balance of power in the U.S. government regarding national security. It addresses the long-standing debate over whether the President can use force without a specific declaration from Congress, particularly in a region as volatile as the Middle East. It matters because it seeks to prevent the executive branch from entering into a conflict that has not been publicly debated or voted on by the people's representatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Removal of U.S. Forces
It requires the withdrawal of U.S. military personnel from active hostilities against Iran.
PROVISION 02
Congressional Authorization Requirement
It prohibits any military actions against Iran that have not been specifically approved by a vote in Congress.
PROVISION 03
Legislative Oversight
It forces a public debate on any potential war, reasserting the role of Congress in foreign policy.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
8 EVENTSJUN 24
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)
MAY 19
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129.
MAY 19
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129. (consideration: CR S2355)
MAY 19
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 185
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last actionJun 24, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 185Congressional-executive branch relationsMiddle East
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.
A resolution to end U.S. military involvement in Iran unless explicitly authorized by Congress.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026· LAST ACTION JUN 24, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
5%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
Simple
