Cory Booker (D-NJ)

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. 118 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 58.

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 · 03/18/2026
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What this bill would do

This joint resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It notes that Congress has the sole power to declare war and has not declared war upon Iran or enacted a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force there. The text points out that President Trump ordered air strikes inside Iran's territory on February 28, 2026, without congressional authorization or consultation. The bill requires the President to remove the armed forces from these hostilities unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. However, the resolution specifies that it does not prevent the United States from defending against attacks, sharing intelligence, or assisting Israel and partner countries in defending against retaliatory attacks or providing defensive material support.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran, which would reduce active combat expenditures.

  • Scored +4

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill enforces the War Powers Resolution, which requires presidential consultation with Congress regarding military hostilities.

  • Scored +3

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill maintains support for the State of Israel and partner countries through intelligence sharing and defensive assistance.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill seeks to limit unilateral presidential authority by reasserting congressional control over the declaration of war.

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

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    03/18/2026 · Roll call 58 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118”