S.J.Res. 59

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 59 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 59

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities 
against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by 
Congress.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 16, 2025

Mr. Kaine introduced the following joint resolution; which was read 
twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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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.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled,

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, its territories, 
possessions, citizens, service members, and diplomats from 
attack.
(3) Congress has not yet declared war upon, nor enacted a 
specific statutory authorization for use of military force 
against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(4) United States Armed Forces actions in support of 
military actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran 
constitute, within the meaning of section 4(a) of the War 
Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1543(a)), either hostilities or a 
situation where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly 
indicated by the circumstances into which United States Armed 
Forces have been introduced.
(5) The question of whether United States forces should be 
engaged in hostilities against Iran should be answered 
following a full briefing to Congress and the American public 
of the issues at stake, a public debate in Congress, and a 
congressional vote as contemplated by the Constitution.
(6) Section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization 
Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a) provides that 
any joint resolution or bill to require the removal of United 
States Armed Forces engaged in hostilities without a 
declaration of war or specific statutory authorization shall be 
considered in accordance with the expedited procedures of 
section 601(b) of the International Security and Arms Export 
Control Act of 1976.

SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF THE USE OF UNITED STATES FORCES FOR HOSTILITIES 
AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN.

(a) Termination.--Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of 
State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a), 
and in accordance with the provisions of section 601(b) of the 
International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976, 
Congress hereby directs the President to terminate the use of United 
States Armed Forces for hostilities against the Islamic Republic of 
Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly 
authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of 
military force against Iran.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from 
imminent attack.
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