Contact Congress about S.J.Res. 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.

U.S. forces would have to leave fighting in or against Iran unless Congress specifically approves it. The resolution still allows self-defense, intelligence sharing, defensive help for partners, and evacuations of U.S. citizens.

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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 - 52. Record Vote Number: 79.

Latest action on S.J.Res. 123: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 79.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. service members involved in operations tied to Iran, because it could end or shorten their role in combat unless Congress votes to approve it. It also matters to military planners, the President, members of Congress, U.S. allies and partners in the region, and Americans who may need protection or evacuation during the conflict.

Why this matters: This matters because it could stop a U.S. war with Iran from continuing without a clear vote from Congress. It would shift the decision from the President acting alone to the shared system the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution are supposed to require. For troops and families, that could mean less open-ended combat. For allies and regional security, the outcome would depend on how the withdrawal is carried out and whether Congress later authorizes force.

Key provisions in S.J.Res. 123

• The President would have to pull U.S. troops out of fighting in or against Iran unless Congress clearly approves that fight. Congress would have to do that through a declaration of war or a specific law authorizing force.
• This resolution says current U.S. action against Iran counts as hostilities, the kind of fighting covered by the War Powers Resolution. That includes Operation Epic Fury.
• It uses an older federal law that gives Congress a faster way to act on measures that require U.S. forces to leave hostilities. That law is section 1013 of the State Department Authorization Act for fiscal years 1984 and 1985.
• The resolution does not stop the United States from defending itself. That includes defending U.S. personnel and U.S. facilities in other countries if they are attacked.
• The United States could keep gathering, studying, and sharing intelligence about threats from Iran or Iran-backed groups. That sharing could still include Israel, other allies and partners, and international organizations.

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Questions people ask about S.J.Res. 123

What is S.J.Res. 123?

U.S. forces would have to leave fighting in or against Iran unless Congress specifically approves it. The resolution still allows self-defense, intelligence sharing, defensive help for partners, and evacuations of U.S. citizens.

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