U.S. forces would have to leave fighting in or against Iran unless Congress approves it. The resolution still allows self-defense, intelligence sharing, and defensive help for partner countries under attack.
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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. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890).
Latest action on S.J.Res. 114: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890)
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. service members who could be sent into fighting tied to Iran, along with their families and military commanders planning those missions. It also affects the President and Congress because it changes who can keep U.S. forces in that kind of conflict. Partner countries attacked by Iran or Iran-backed groups could still get U.S. intelligence and defensive help, but not open-ended direct U.S. combat inside Iran without congressional approval.
Why this matters: This matters because it could stop the United States from sliding into a bigger fight with Iran without Congress voting for it. For troops and families, that could change where U.S. forces are sent and how long they stay in danger. For the government, it is a direct fight over war powers, meaning who has the legal authority to start or continue major hostilities. The real effect would depend on future events and on whether Congress later passes a new authorization.
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Officially: 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 approves it. The resolution still allows self-defense, intelligence sharing, and defensive help for partner countries under attack.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend SJRES114. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (3/5/2026)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
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