Contact Congress about S.J.Res. 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.

U.S. forces would have to leave fighting in or against Iran unless Congress specifically approves that war. The bill still allows self-defense, intelligence work, and defensive help for partner countries under attack.

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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. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.

Latest action on S.J.Res. 116: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. service members and their families because it could change whether troops stay in combat with Iran and for how long. It also directly affects the President and military planners by limiting offensive action unless Congress votes yes. Partner countries under attack could still get U.S. intelligence and defensive help. Members of Congress would also take on a bigger role because a new vote would be needed for the war to continue.

Why this matters: This matters because it could change who controls whether the United States stays in a war with Iran. Instead of leaving that decision mainly with the President, the bill would require Congress to give clear approval for continued fighting. That could affect how long U.S. troops remain in danger, how quickly military plans can change, and how much room the President has to expand a conflict without a new vote. At the same time, the bill leaves some military and intelligence activity in place, so its full effect on the ground is not completely clear.

Key provisions in S.J.Res. 116

• Uses an existing war-powers process to make the President pull U.S. forces out of fighting tied to Iran. It relies on the War Powers Resolution and a 1984-1985 State Department law.
• Targets Operation Epic Fury, a large U.S. military campaign against Iran. The summary says it has involved more than 50,000 U.S. service members.
• Covers fighting "within or against" Iran unless Congress passes a declaration of war or a specific law allowing military force.
• Says current U.S. military action in or against Iran counts as putting U.S. forces into hostilities, meaning combat, under section 4(a) of the War Powers Resolution.
• Does not stop U.S. action needed to defend the country, U.S. personnel, or U.S. facilities in other countries from attack.

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What is S.J.Res. 116?

U.S. forces would have to leave fighting in or against Iran unless Congress specifically approves that war. The bill still allows self-defense, intelligence work, and defensive help for partner countries under attack.

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