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S.J.Res. 59 · International Affairs
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.
Introduced Jun 16, 2025 · Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 328. (consideration: CR S3595)
Amendments adopted
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX)

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI)

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

What does this mean?

This resolution would require the President to stop any military operations involving U.S. troops against Iran unless Congress has specifically voted to approve that action—either through an official declaration of war or a separate law authorizing force against Iran. Right now, presidents sometimes order military action without a fresh vote from Congress, relying on other legal justifications; this measure says that when it comes to Iran specifically, that shouldn't happen without lawmakers weighing in first. In practice, this affects how and when U.S. military forces can be used against Iran, shifting more of that decision-making power to Congress rather than leaving it solely with the President.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2025
Referred to Committee
Jun 16, 2025
Full action history (4)
Jun 16, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 16, 2025Introduced in Senate
Jun 27, 2025Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 328. (consideration: CR S3595)
Jun 27, 2025Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976). (consideration: CR S3583-3595)
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