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A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

USA119th CongressSJRES-6| Senate 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
Rand Paul

Rand Paul

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution mandates the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that lack specific congressional authorization. Citing Congress's sole power to declare war, the resolution asserts that existing authorizations for military force from 2001 and 2002 do not apply to current operations in Syria. It highlights the significant and ongoing involvement of U.S. forces in various conflicts within Syria, including engagements with ISIS, Syrian government forces, and Iranian-backed militias, leading to casualties and an acute period of volatility. The resolution directs the President to complete the withdrawal of these forces from hostilities in or affecting Syria within 30 days of its adoption. This timeline can only be extended if the President requests and Congress explicitly authorizes a later date, or if a declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of force is enacted. Furthermore, the resolution explicitly states that its passage does not constitute an authorization for the use of military force, reinforcing the constitutional prerogative of Congress.
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A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

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Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-56
    A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-51
    A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-44
    A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

USA119th CongressSJRES-6| Senate 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
This joint resolution mandates the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that lack specific congressional authorization. Citing Congress's sole power to declare war, the resolution asserts that existing authorizations for military force from 2001 and 2002 do not apply to current operations in Syria. It highlights the significant and ongoing involvement of U.S. forces in various conflicts within Syria, including engagements with ISIS, Syrian government forces, and Iranian-backed militias, leading to casualties and an acute period of volatility. The resolution directs the President to complete the withdrawal of these forces from hostilities in or affecting Syria within 30 days of its adoption. This timeline can only be extended if the President requests and Congress explicitly authorizes a later date, or if a declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of force is enacted. Furthermore, the resolution explicitly states that its passage does not constitute an authorization for the use of military force, reinforcing the constitutional prerogative of Congress.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-56
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-51
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-44
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-56
    A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-51
    A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-44
    A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Rand Paul

Rand Paul

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted