A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 59

119th Congress

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 27, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Kaine

D - VA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would require the President to remove U.S. armed forces from any military operations against Iran that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress through a declaration of war or specific authorization. It asserts Congress's sole power to declare war under the Constitution.

Latest Action

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 328. (consideration: CR S3595)

Introduced6/27/2025

StatusMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record

ChamberSenate

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This bill would require the President to remove U.S. armed forces from any military operations against Iran that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress through a declaration of war or specific authorization. It asserts Congress's sole power to declare war under the Constitution.

Bill Number: 59
Introduced: 6/27/2025
Status: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill Number: 59
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record
Introduced: 6/27/2025
Summary: This bill would require the President to remove U.S. armed forces from any military operations against Iran that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress through a declaration of war or specific authorization. It asserts Congress's sole power to declare war under the Constitution.

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AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the President to remove U.S. armed forces from any military operations against Iran that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress through a declaration of war or specific authorization. It asserts Congress's sole power to declare war under the Constitution.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would direct the President to end U.S. military actions against Iran that lack Congressional approval.
It cites the Constitution's requirement that Congress declare war, and argues that current U.S. military operations against Iran require Congressional authorization.
The bill invokes a law that allows Congress to quickly consider a resolution to require the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact the President's ability to use military force against Iran without Congressional approval. It could potentially require the withdrawal of U.S. troops or assets from any ongoing or planned military actions against Iran. This could have significant foreign policy and national security implications for the U.S. relationship with Iran.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

59, 119th Congress (2025). "A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-59