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US SJR59
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Directs the President to terminate use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military unless Congress explicitly authorizes such action through a declaration of war or specific use of force authorization
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Invokes Section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act (50 U.S.C. 1546a), which provides expedited congressional procedures for resolutions requiring removal of forces engaged in unauthorized hostilities
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Asserts that Congress has not declared war on nor enacted any specific statutory authorization for military force against Iran
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Preserves the President's authority to defend the United States from imminent attack through a rule of construction
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Introduced by Senator Kaine on June 16, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Legislative Description
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
International affairs
Last Action
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 328. (consideration: CR S3595)
6/27/2025