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.

Legislation· Apr 2026

S.J.Res. 123 Procedural vote, hasn't passed

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.

Directs the President to end U.S. military hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes war.

Tradeoff

Reasserts Congress's constitutional power to authorize military force, blocking continued operations launched without a declaration of war or specific authorization. Preserves the President's ability to defend against direct attacks and assist allies.

What's in it

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The Senate rejected a the bill from committee on April 15, 2026, by a vote of 47–52. The bill remains in the Senate.

Senate
Introduced
(Mar 10, 2026)
Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations(Mar 10, 2026)
Senate
On the
Motion to Discharge: S. J. Res. 123
Motion to Discharge Rejected(Roll #79 · Apr 15, 2026)
47 yeanay 52

Recently introduced · no floor action yet