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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Apr 13, 2026
BillsInternational AffairsS.J.Res. 161Congress.gov ↗
S.J.Res. 161In CommitteeInternational Affairs

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.

Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark (D-AZ)6 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 13, 2026
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the Senate floor.

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Apr 13
Apr 13
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 13
Apr 13
Introduced in Senate
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Apr 13
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 13
Introduced in Senate

All 6 cosponsors

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