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S.J.Res. 104 (119th): 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.

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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Recorded summary

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has enacted a declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force for that purpose. It states that it does not prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or on its personnel or facilities in other nations.

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Theological note: The measure bears on the Reformed concern that the sword be wielded only under lawful and accountable authority, consistent with Romans 13 and the just-war requirement of legitimate authorization. It also touches the restraint of unjust killing and the duty of rulers to act within constitutional limits. It preserves defensive action against attack, which fits the classical distinction between defense and aggression.

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Recorded votes

Roll 46 · March 4, 2026, 04:08 PM · On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104 · Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)

Yea 47 · Nay 53 · Other 0

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