Contact Congress about S.J.Res. 104: 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.

U.S. forces would have to leave fighting in or against Iran unless Congress specifically approves it. The bill still allows self-defense, intelligence sharing, and defensive help for allies.

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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. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796).

Latest action on S.J.Res. 104: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. service members, military planners, and the President because it would limit when U.S. forces can stay in fighting tied to Iran without a new vote from Congress. It also matters for U.S. allies such as Israel, because the bill still allows intelligence sharing and defensive support even while restricting direct U.S. hostilities. Members of Congress are directly affected too, because the bill pushes the decision about broader war with Iran back onto them.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it tries to stop the United States from drifting into a wider war with Iran without a clear vote in Congress. That could change when and how U.S. troops are used. It also tests a long-running fight over who has the final say on military action: Congress or the President. Even if it passes, its real-world effect could still depend on whether the President accepts Congress's reading of the law and how strongly Congress pushes enforcement.

Key provisions in S.J.Res. 104

• Says Congress has the power to declare war under the Constitution.
• Says Congress has not declared war on Iran and has not passed a specific law allowing force against Iran.
• Treats any U.S. military action in or against Iran as "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution, the law that covers unauthorized fighting.
• Uses a fast-track process from an older federal law so Congress can move quickly on removing U.S. forces from hostilities.
• Orders the President to pull U.S. forces out of fighting in or against Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization to use force.

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Questions people ask about S.J.Res. 104

What is S.J.Res. 104?

U.S. forces would have to leave fighting in or against Iran unless Congress specifically approves it. The bill still allows self-defense, intelligence sharing, and defensive help for allies.

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