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S.J.Res. 172119th CongressFloor activityLatest action Jun 16, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official 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.
Introduced:
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Senator Warnock's resolution would force U.S. forces to withdraw from Iran hostilities that Congress never authorized.
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This resolution seeks to end U.S. military involvement in hostilities with Iran unless Congress formally authorizes it through a declaration of war or specific law. It cites "Operation Epic Fury," a 2026 military campaign, and the subsequent U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, arguing both occurred without a congressional vote. It includes exceptions allowing forces to defend troops, share intelligence with allies, help partners defend themselves, and evacuate Americans.
It primarily affects U.S. military personnel deployed in or around Iran and the executive branch's authority over the operation. It also matters to Americans concerned about troop safety, fuel and shipping prices, and Congress's war-making authority.
The resolution asserts that only Congress can declare war and that the President must consult Congress before or during military engagements, which did not happen here. If passed and enacted, it would legally compel withdrawal of forces from combat operations against Iran, reshaping the balance of war powers.
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Right now: the Senate has not agreed to take it up — the last motion to do so failed. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 48. Record Vote Number: 174.