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119th Congress · S.J.Res. 185 · Introduced

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.

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.

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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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Sponsor

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · [D-VA] · K000384
    Dem-VA current · 3 terms · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Tim Kaine
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2025-01-03
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2031-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (12)

  • Education and the American Family (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Emerging Threats and Capabilities (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Employment and Workplace Safety (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Readiness and Management Support (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Seapower (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services (senate) · senate · rank 6 · site
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (senate) · senate · rank 5 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Budget (senate) · senate · rank 7 · site
  • State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 121 Russell Rd., Suite 2, Abingdon, VA, 24210 · 276-525-4790 · fax 276-525-4792 · 36.709042,-81.981768
  • 9408 Grant Avenue, Suite 202, Manassas, VA, 20110 · 703-361-3192 · fax 703-361-3198 · 38.7515843,-77.4755912
  • 919 E. Main St., Suite 970, Richmond, VA, 23219 · 804-771-2221 · fax 804-771-8313 · 37.5374358,-77.4362913
  • 611 S. Jefferson St., Suite 5B, Roanoke, VA, 24011 · 540-682-5693 · fax 540-682-5697 · 37.268654,-79.9408098
  • 222 Central Park Ave., Suite 120, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462 · 757-518-1674 · fax 757-518-1679 · 36.842768,-76.13327699999999
  • 816 William Street, Suite B, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401 · 540-369-7667 · 38.3000255,-77.4684352

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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S2VA00142
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2026
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KAINE, TIMOTHY MICHAEL
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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Senate
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VA
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00
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2030
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2011-04-05
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2024-11-14
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2024-11-14
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2024

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2024
total_receipts
$21,950,099.30
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$21,631,637.66
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$2,799,510.00
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$0.00
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2019-01-01
coverage_end_date
2024-12-31

Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (9)

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · [D-CA] · S001150 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27 · original
    Dem-CA current · 14 terms · @SenAdamSchiff · 3 district offices
  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · [D-NY] · S000148 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27 · original
    Dem-NY current · 14 terms · @SenSchumer · 8 district offices
  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27 · original
    Dem-NJ current · 3 terms · @SenBooker · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000622 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27 · original
    Dem-IL current · 4 terms · @SenDuckworth · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · [D-WI] · B001230 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27 · original
    Dem-WI current · 10 terms · @SenatorBaldwin · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · [D-CT] · M001169 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-30
    Dem-CT current · 6 terms · @SenMurphyOffice · 1 district office
  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · [D-MD] · V000128 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-30
    Dem-MD current · 9 terms · @ChrisVanHollen · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · K000394 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-11
    Dem-NJ current · 5 terms · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-19
    Dem-OR current · 3 terms · @SenJeffMerkley · 6 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Foreign Relations Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-05-19T21:46:08ZDischarged From
    2026-04-27T20:12:02ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (6)

  • 2026-06-24Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)
    VoteSenate roll 192 — source
  • 2026-05-19Calendarsvia Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.
  • 2026-05-19Dischargevia Senate
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129. (consideration: CR S2355)
    VoteSenate roll 129 — source
  • 2026-05-19Committee14500via Library of Congress
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 129.
    VoteSenate roll 129 — source
  • 2026-04-27IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • 2026-04-27IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

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Titles

  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2026-04-30T04:48:29Z
    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.
  • Display Title2026-04-28T10:56:32Z
    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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00 · 2026-04-27 · Introduced in Senate

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.

Related bills

  • SJRES 104 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-03-04 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 118 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-03-18 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 58.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 114 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-22 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890)
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 115 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-03-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 123 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-15 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 79.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 116 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-03-24 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 171 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 180 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 163 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-05-13 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 183 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 191 (119) A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
    Latest: 2026-04-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)
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