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S.J.Res. 161: 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 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.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 13, 2026
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Apr 13, 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 the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

6

1 withdrawn cosponsorship.

Who scored on this bill

-10 points earned
  1. 1Edward Markey D-MACosponsored; withdrew cosponsorship2 events−10
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History

  1. Apr 13, 2026Introduced in the Senate by Mark Kelly.
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  1. Apr 13, 2026Introduced in Senate
  2. Apr 13, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.