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S.J.Res. 184 (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 its personnel or facilities in other nations.

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Theological note: Scripture grants civil authorities the sword for justice (Romans 13:4), but warfare must be bounded by just cause and lawful authority. Requiring that hostilities against Iran rest on congressional authorization bears on constitutional order, the restraint of unjust killing, and the accountability of rulers. The self-defense carve-out keeps the measure within ordinary defense of the nation, so the issue is relevant as a restraint on unauthorized war rather than as a verdict on any particular military action.

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Recorded votes

Roll 113 · April 30, 2026, 01:59 PM · On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184 · Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)

Yea 47 · Nay 50 · Other 3

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