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.

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 115

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Murphy

D - CT

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any combat operations in or against Iran that Congress hasn't explicitly approved. Senator Murphy is invoking Congress's constitutional authority to declare war, asserting that military action against Iran requires legislative approval, not just executive action.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

ChamberSenate

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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 resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any combat operations in or against Iran that Congress hasn't explicitly approved. Senator Murphy is invoking Congress's constitutional authority to declare war, asserting that m

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This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any combat operations in or against Iran that Congress hasn't explicitly approved. Senator Murphy is invoking Congress's constitutional authority to declare war, asserting that military action against Iran requires legislative approval, not just executive action.

Bill Number: 115
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Fact Sheet

Title: 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.
Bill Number: 115
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any combat operations in or against Iran that Congress hasn't explicitly approved. Senator Murphy is invoking Congress's constitutional authority to declare war, asserting that military action against Iran requires leg

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any combat operations in or against Iran that Congress hasn't explicitly approved. Senator Murphy is invoking Congress's constitutional authority to declare war, asserting that military action against Iran requires legislative approval, not just executive action.

Last updated: 3/7/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Demands removal of U.S. troops from unauthorized military operations involving Iran, reasserting Congress's constitutional power to authorize war
Addresses concerns about potential military escalation with Iran without a full congressional debate and vote
Does not affect defensive operations to protect U.S. forces from imminent attack or congressionally-authorized counter-terrorism missions
Reflects ongoing tension between the executive and legislative branches over war powers and military deployments in the Middle East
Could affect military families by limiting deployments to conflicts that lack congressional approval

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily impact military service members and their families by potentially bringing troops home from unauthorized operations in or near Iran. It would also affect broader U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East by requiring the President to seek congressional approval before engaging in hostilities with Iran, fundamentally reshaping how decisions about military action are made and ensuring greater public accountability through elected representatives.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

115, 119th Congress (2026). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-115

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