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.
This bill directs the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities against Iran that lack congressional authorization. It specifically responds to military actions taken by the President in February 2026, which the bill states occurred without a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization. The resolution requires the removal of troops unless Congress explicitly authorizes military action through a declaration of war or a specific law. It explicitly allows for defensive actions against Iranian attacks on U.S. personnel or allies, and intelligence-sharing with partners like Israel. The bill aims to enforce constitutional war powers by requiring congressional approval for military engagement in Iran.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 18, 2026
How they voted
47–53
Failed
Total votes 100
Mar 18, 2026
D
Democratic45
97% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
R
Republican53
98% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
senate
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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