S.J.Res. 104: 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.

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Jan 29, 2026).

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What has happened

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Jan 29, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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Mar 4, 2026 · SenateMotion to Discharge Rejected 47–53
On the Motion to Discharge · needed a majority
R 1 yes, 52 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 1 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

Angela D. Alsobrooks D-MD
Richard Blumenthal D-CT
Cory A. Booker D-NJ
Maria Cantwell D-WA
Christopher A. Coons D-DE
Tammy Duckworth D-IL
Richard J. Durbin D-IL
Ruben Gallego D-AZ
Kirsten E. Gillibrand D-NY
Martin Heinrich D-NM
Mazie K. Hirono D-HI
Andy Kim D-NJ

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Angus S. King, Jr. I-ME
Edward J. Markey D-MA
Jeff Merkley D-OR
Christopher Murphy D-CT
Patty Murray D-WA
Alex Padilla D-CA
Rand Paul R-KY
Bernard Sanders I-VT
Brian Schatz D-HI
Adam B. Schiff D-CA
Charles E. Schumer D-NY
Chris Van Hollen D-MD
Elizabeth Warren D-MA
Peter Welch D-VT
Ron Wyden D-OR