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. 118

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

Cory Booker

D - NJ

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any military operations involving Iran that Congress hasn't specifically approved. Senator Booker is asserting Congress's constitutional authority to decide when America goes to war, responding to concerns about unauthorized military action against Iran without a formal declaration or authorization from lawmakers.

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 military operations involving Iran that Congress hasn't specifically approved. Senator Booker is asserting Congress's constitutional authority to decide when America goes to

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This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any military operations involving Iran that Congress hasn't specifically approved. Senator Booker is asserting Congress's constitutional authority to decide when America goes to war, responding to concerns about unauthorized military action against Iran without a formal declaration or authorization from lawmakers.

Bill Number: 118
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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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: 118
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 military operations involving Iran that Congress hasn't specifically approved. Senator Booker is asserting Congress's constitutional authority to decide when America goes to war, responding to concerns about unauth

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any military operations involving Iran that Congress hasn't specifically approved. Senator Booker is asserting Congress's constitutional authority to decide when America goes to war, responding to concerns about unauthorized military action against Iran without a formal declaration or authorization from lawmakers.

Last updated: 3/7/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Demands removal of U.S. troops from any unauthorized military hostilities with or inside Iran, reinforcing that only Congress can declare war
Addresses ongoing tensions with Iran by requiring explicit Congressional approval before military engagement can continue or escalate
Represents Congressional pushback against potential executive overreach in military decision-making regarding Iran
Would affect any current or future military operations involving Iran that lack specific Congressional authorization

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would directly affect U.S. service members currently engaged in any Iran-related operations and their families, potentially bringing troops home from unauthorized conflicts. For everyday Americans, it represents a check on presidential war powers that could prevent the country from entering a major Middle East conflict without their elected representatives voting on it. The resolution also signals to Iran and international allies how the U.S. approaches military engagement and constitutional war-making authority.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

118, 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-118

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