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Timothy Kaine (D-VA)

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.

S.J.Res. 104 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 27 cosponsors

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

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

How Congress voted

  • The SenateMotion to Discharge Rejected 47–53
    A vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it · 03/04/2026
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What this bill would do

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It specifies that this removal applies to any hostilities not explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force. The resolution includes findings regarding Congressional power and the War Powers Resolution. It also establishes rules for what the directive does not prevent the United States from doing.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The resolution allows for continued intelligence sharing and defensive assistance to allies like Israel.

  • Scored +2

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The bill directs the removal of armed forces from hostilities in Iran, which would reduce active operational costs.

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    Reducing active hostilities in Iran may decrease the risk of engagement for service members.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill limits the President's unilateral ability to engage in hostilities without Congressional authorization.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.

  • The Senate: a vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it A committee can hold a measure indefinitely. This asks the whole chamber to take it away from the committee and bring it to the floor. If it fails, the measure stays where it was. Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yes · 53 no

    See who voted how →

    03/04/2026 · Roll call 46 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104”