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SJRES 185 Advanced toward a vote

Directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran that Congress has not authorized, while allowing defensive actions such as intercepting Iranian retaliatory attacks and sharing intelligence with partners.

Official title: 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.

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote
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Senate
Introduced 27-APR-2026
Referred 27-APR-2026
On the calendar 19-MAY-2026
Key points
  • States that Congress has not declared war on Iran or authorized military force against it, and that using force there, including enforcing a naval blockade, counts as introducing forces into hostilities under the War Powers Resolution.
  • Directs the President to remove US Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force covers them.
  • Exempts defending against attacks on US personnel or facilities in other nations, sharing intelligence with partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and helping those partners intercept retaliatory attacks or provide defensive materiel.
  • Sends the resolution through expedited procedures under section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976.
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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Introduced in Senate, 27-APR-2026).

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Committee referrals (1) Policy area

International Affairs

Sponsor Tim Kaine (D-VA) Cosponsors · 9
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