The record

LegislationLegislation· Jun 2025
S.J.Res. 59 Procedural vote, hasn't passed

Sponsored by Tim Kaine (D)

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Directs the President to end military hostilities against Iran without congressional authorization.

Tradeoff

Requires the President to stop using armed forces against Iran unless Congress declares war or explicitly authorizes it. Preserves the President's ability to defend against imminent attack.

What's in it

See official bill text

The Senate rejected a this resolution from the Foreign Relations Committee on June 27, 2025, by a vote of 47-53. The bill remains in committee.

  1. Senate

    Introduced

    (Jun 16, 2025)

  2. Senate

    Committee on Foreign Relations(Jun 16, 2025)

  3. Senate

    On the

    Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 59 from the Committee on Foreign Relations

    Motion to Discharge Rejected(Roll #328 · Jun 27, 2025)

    47 yeanay 53

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