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.

Sponsored bySen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]VA· Introduced 29 January 2026

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

4 March 2026·4 months ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 4 March 2026

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.

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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)
4 March 2026 · Discharge
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
29 January 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
29 January 2026 · IntroReferral

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27 cosponsors

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]VA

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Democrat2489%
Republican14%
Independent27%

Democrat:Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]NJ
Independent:Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]ME
Democrat:Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]DE
Democrat:Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]HI
Democrat:Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]NM
Democrat:Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]IL
Democrat:Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]MA
Democrat:Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]MA
Democrat:Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]NY
Democrat:Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]CT
Democrat:Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]OR
Democrat:Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]WA
Democrat:Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]MD
Democrat:Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]WA
Democrat:Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]CA
Democrat:Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]IL
Democrat:Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]CT
Democrat:Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]AZ
Democrat:Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]OR
Democrat:Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]HI
Democrat:Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]MD
Democrat:Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]NY
Democrat:Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]NJ
Independent:Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]VT
Democrat:Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]CA
Democrat:Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]VT
Republican:Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]KY

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This resolution seeks to limit unauthorized US military engagement with Iran. If passed, it would likely reduce the potential for new or ongoing military operations, thereby directly impacting the demand for defense equipment and services provided by major defense contractors.

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