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.
United States119th CongressSJRES-180Senate
Updated: Jul 23, 2026
Summary
This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizing that these military actions lack explicit congressional authorization. It reaffirms Congress's sole constitutional power to declare war and notes the absence of any specific statutory authorization for the ongoing use of military force in the region. The resolution cites the initiation of "Operation Epic Fury" on February 28, 2026, which introduced U.S. forces into hostilities against Iran, resulting in American casualties. It clarifies that this directive does not prevent the United States from defending against attacks on its personnel or facilities, collecting and sharing intelligence , or assisting partner countries attacked by Iran. Additionally, it permits providing aid for the security and evacuation of U.S. citizens affected by the hostilities.
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HCONRES-106: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S4246-4249)
Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 207.
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