Senate Joint Resolution 118
119th Congress(2025-2026)
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
Introduced in Senate on Mar 5, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill cites the Constitution's war-declaration power and the War Powers Resolution, addressing the President's unauthorized use of military force against Iran. It directs the President to remove US Armed Forces unless authorized by Congress. It asserts the US's defensive rights and intelligence collection and permits assistance to allies under attack by Iran. The bill considers expedited procedures for enactment. If passed, it would impact the US's military presence and actions against Iran, ensuring Congressional authorization for hostilities. It also sets guidelines for defensive measures and intelligence sharing with affected allies.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
118
Congress
119
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Failed on March 18, 2026
Question
On the Motion to Discharge
Status
Failed
Type
Roll Call Vote
Roll Call Vote
A vote that records the individual position of each Member who voted. Such votes occurring on the House floor (by the "yeas and nays" or by "recorded vote") are taken by electronic device. The Senate has no electronic voting system; in such votes, Senators answer "yea" or "nay" as the clerk calls each name aloud. Each vote is compiled by clerks and receives a roll call number (referenced in Congress.gov as a "Record Vote" [Senate] or "Roll no." [House]).
Result
Motion to Discharge Rejected
Roll Number
58
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Summary
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.
March 5, 2026
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03/18/2026
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 58.
03/05/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
03/05/2026
Introduced in Senate
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Apr 27, 2026 2:29:35 PM