S.J.Res. 116 has not moved since its introduction on Mar 5, 2026, with cosponsors, all Democrats
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.
IntroducedMar 5, 2026
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Passed one chamber—
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What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 65 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Policy area
- International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
- Sponsor
- 1 of 258 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in senate · 736 words
- Latest action
- Mar 24, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 6
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 6 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 6
- 119th 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 D · Introduced
- 119th S.J.Res. 114 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that D · Introduced
- 119th S.J.Res. 115 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that D · Introduced
- 119th S.J.Res. 117 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that D · Introduced
- 119th S.J.Res. 163 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that D · Introduced
- 119th S.J.Res. 185 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that D · Introduced
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]