SenateS.J.Res. 181July 30, 2026

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181

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✓ TITLE MATCHES CONTENT

This bill's title gives a fair impression of what it does. This bill specifies that no U.S. Armed Forces can be in hostilities with or against Iran unless Congress has authorized or declared war for such purpose, except for self-defense.

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•It does not address troops engaged in combat operations outside of Iran, just hostilities against or within Iran. The title might suggest this is a broad issue of U.S. military actions outside of Iran.

What This Bill Does

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.

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Angela AlsobrooksD · MD

Tammy BaldwinD · WI

Michael BennetD · CO

Richard BlumenthalD · CT

Lisa Blunt RochesterD · DE

Cory BookerD · NJ

Maria CantwellD · WA

Susan CollinsR · ME

Christopher CoonsD · DE

Catherine Cortez MastoD · NV

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181

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