Iran Hostilities & War Powers (Forces Removal)

Current understanding

To be populated as evidence accumulates.

2026-03-04 — 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.: Senate discharge vote on the joint resolution failed 47-53, leaving the measure in committee and leaving existing executive posture toward Iran hostilities unchanged. (novelty: 2)
2026-04-13 — 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.: SJRES171 (119th Cong., referred to Senate Foreign Relations 2026-04-13) would direct the President under the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran absent a declaration of war or specific AUMF, while preserving self-defense against attacks on the U.S. or its personnel and facilities. (novelty: 2)