U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SJR211: 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.
Status: In committee, August 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 6, 2026:
IIA 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 211 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2026 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Mr. Kaine , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Kim , Ms. Duckworth , and Mr. Coons ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 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. SECTION 1. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution. (2) The President has a constitutional responsibility to take actions to defend the United States and its territories, possessions, citizens, servicemembers, and diplomats from attack. (3) Congress has not declared war upon Iran or any person or organization within Iran, nor enacted a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force within or against Iran. (4) On February 28, 2026, President Donald J. Trump declared the start of major combat operations in Iran, and by early March 2026, the United States had deployed more than 50,000 members of the United …
Sponsors
- Hickenlooper, John (D) · primary sponsor
- Kaine, Timothy (D)
- Schiff, Adam B. (D)
- Kelly, Mark (D)
- Murphy, Christopher (D)
- Van Hollen, Chris (D)
- Baldwin, Tammy (D)
- Merkley, Jeff (D, SD-OR)
- Kim, Andy (D)
- Duckworth, Tammy (D)
- Coons, Christopher (D)
- Schumer, Charles (D)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: International Affairs
Common questions
- What is SJR211?
- SJR211 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): 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 is the status of SJR211?
- In committee as of August 6, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (August 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR211?
- Hickenlooper, John (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR211?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-jre/211
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