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.
A Democratic resolution with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)
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Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
How Congress voted
- See who voted how →A vote on whether to start debating something · 06/24/2026
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. This directive applies to any military actions that have not been specifically authorized by a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force. The resolution notes that Congress has not declared war on Iran or any entities within it. It also clarifies that the use of military force, including naval blockades, constitutes the introduction of forces into hostilities. Finally, the resolution establishes specific rules of construction regarding what the United States can still do.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution explicitly allows for continued intelligence sharing and defensive assistance to partner countries attacked by Iran.
- Scored +2
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The bill directs the removal of US Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran, which would reduce active conflict-related expenditures.
- Scored +2
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Reducing active hostilities in Iran may reduce the deployment and risk to service members and veterans.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution seeks to limit the President's unilateral ability to engage in hostilities by asserting Congressional authority over declarations of war.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The Senate: a vote on whether to start debating something This decides only whether the chamber takes the measure up at all. Nothing about the measure itself has been decided when it passes. Blocked 47 yes · 50 no
06/24/2026 · Roll call 192 · recorded as “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185”
- 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 Agreed to 50 yes · 47 no
05/19/2026 · Roll call 129 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoration of Congressional Authority: The resolution asserts that Congress has the sole power to declare war under the Constitution and directs the President to remove forces unless Congress provides specific authorization (Section 1, Findings).
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Protection of International Partnerships: The resolution allows the United States to continue assisting partner countries that have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, which includes helping them intercept retaliatory attacks or providing defensive materiel support (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Intelligence Sharing: The resolution permits the collection, analysis, and sharing of intelligence with partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, as well as other nations and international organizations, regarding threats from Iran or its proxies (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution explicitly allows for continued intelligence sharing and defensive assistance to partner countries attacked by Iran. Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill directs the removal of US Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran, which would reduce active conflict-related expenditures.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution seeks to limit the President's unilateral ability to engage in hostilities by asserting Congressional authority over declarations of war.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Reducing active hostilities in Iran may reduce the deployment and risk to service members and veterans.
- 6/24/2026
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)
- 5/19/2026
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129.
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129. (consideration: CR S2355)
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
11 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-SJRES-104: 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.
- 119-SJRES-114: 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.
- 119-SJRES-115: 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.
- 119-SJRES-116: 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.
- 119-SJRES-118: 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.
- 119-SJRES-123: 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.
- 119-SJRES-163: 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.
- 119-SJRES-171: 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.
- 119-SJRES-180: 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.
- 119-SJRES-183: 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.
- 119-SJRES-191: A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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