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Congress·In Committee·S.J.Res. 104

Sens. Kaine and Paul Push Senate to Limit Unauthorized U.S. Military Action Against Iran

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.

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Part of: U.S. Military Operations Against Iran

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This proposal, introduced by Senators Kaine and Paul, would require the President to stop any U.S. military fighting against Iran that has not been officially approved by Congress. It is based on the rule that the Constitution gives Congress, not the President, the power to declare war.
  • The plan includes clear exceptions for self-defense. The U.S. military would still be allowed to defend American troops and buildings from attack and could continue to gather and share information about threats with allies like Israel.
  • The U.S. would also be allowed to keep helping Israel and other partner nations protect their own territory. This includes providing defensive equipment and support to help those countries stop incoming attacks from Iran or groups supported by Iran.
  • This measure is intended to prevent the country from being drawn into a large-scale war without a public debate and a formal vote by elected representatives in Congress.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Political Response

Milestones

2 milestones3 actions
Mar 4, 2026Senate

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)

Jan 29, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Jan 29, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Vote Results

1 vote
SenateFailedProceduralMar 4, 2026

On the Motion to Discharge

47
53
Democrat
44 – 1
Republican
1 – 52
Independent
2 – 0
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2027 Articles

The GuardianCenter Left

Senate votes down measure aiming to limit Trump's war powers by 53-47 vote

The HillCenter

Republicans defeat resolution to halt US military strikes against Iran

The New York TimesCenter Left

Senate G.O.P. Again Blocks Bid to Stop Iran War Until Trump Wins Authorization

Washington ExaminerCenter Right

Senate Republicans side with Trump in second Iran war vote

Fox NewsRight

GOP blocks Booker-led push to curb Trump's military authority in Iran

Related Bills

4 bills
S.J.Res. 118Related bill

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.

Mar 5 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S.J.Res. 117Related bill

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.

Mar 5 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S.J.Res. 114Related bill

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.

Mar 5 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S.J.Res. 116Related bill

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.

Mar 5 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberSJRES 104
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionMotion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)

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Cosponsors

(27)
D: 24R: 1I: 2

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