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Congress·In Committee·S.J.Res. 171

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.

Sen. Kim Introduces Resolution to Pull US Troops from Unauthorized Conflict with Iran

This bill is currently in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. It has not been scheduled for any future votes or hearings at this time. The proposal is not moving forward right now.

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Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill uses special rules to force a vote, it would likely face a veto from Trump and lacks the two-thirds support needed to override it.

Key Points

National Security Foreign Policy

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

By potentially shortening the conflict, fewer service members would transition to veteran status with combat-related injuries or PTSD. A shorter war means a smaller future population of veterans needing long-term care from injuries sustained in Iran operations.

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Milestones

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Apr 13, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

News

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Democrats poised to escalate pressure on GOP with repeated votes on Iran war powers

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House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran war as GOP lawmakers stick with Trump

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War powers vote will test Senate's support for Trump's war with Iran

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GOP backs Trump's war powers as Iran conflict drags on

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US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

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 171
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(9)
D: 9

Political Response

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