Who it affects
- The President
- U.S. military personnel
In committeeWar powersMilitaryForeign affairs
U.S. military action against Iran
S.J.Res. 191 · Resolution · Introduced April 30, 2026
This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from fighting in or against Iran unless a law declares war or authorizes military force.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from fighting in or against Iran.
- That requirement would not apply if a law declares war or authorizes military force for that fighting.
- It would still allow defense against attacks on the United States or its personnel or facilities abroad.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- Sponsor
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. (D-DE)
- Introduced
- April 30, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 8
- Committees
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Latest action
- April 30, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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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