Proposed Resolution to End Unauthorized Military Action in Iran
April 13, 2026
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The Frame
This bill seeks to limit the President's ability to engage in military conflict with Iran without explicit Congressional approval, potentially altering the scope of U.S. military operations in the region.
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U.S. Armed Forces
The military would be required to cease hostilities in Iran unless specific Congressional authorization is granted.
The President
The executive branch would be restricted in its ability to initiate or continue military actions against Iran without legislative approval.
Last recorded activity April 13, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless authorized by a declaration of war or specific military force authorization.
- The bill cites Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution as the basis for Congress's sole power to declare war.
- The resolution defines current military actions against Iran as 'hostilities' under the War Powers Resolution.
- The bill allows for the defense of the U.S., its citizens, and its facilities against direct attack.
- The bill permits the collection and sharing of intelligence regarding threats from Iran or its proxies.
- The bill allows for assisting partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, by intercepting retaliatory attacks.
- The bill allows for providing defensive materiel support to partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026.
- The resolution invokes expedited legislative procedures under the International Security and Arms Export Control Act of 1976.
Why It Matters
This bill seeks to limit the President's ability to engage in military conflict with Iran without explicit Congressional approval, potentially altering the scope of U.S. military operations in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
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News Coverage
Voting Record
Total
98
Yes
49
No
49
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (98)
Tommy Tuberville
R · no
Jerry Moran
R · no
Gary Peters
D · yes
Andy Kim
D · yes
Angela Alsobrooks
D · yes
John Fetterman
D · no
Elissa Slotkin
D · yes
Michael Bennet
D · yes
John Boozman
R · no
John Curtis
R · no
Susan Collins
R · yes
John Cornyn
R · no
James Justice
R · no
James Lankford
R · no
Alex Padilla
D · yes
Marsha Blackburn
R · no
Elizabeth Warren
D · yes
Cynthia Lummis
R · no
John Thune
R · no
Patty Murray
D · yes
Tammy Baldwin
D · yes
Mark Kelly
D · yes
Josh Hawley
R · no
Cindy Hyde-Smith
R · no
+ 74 more
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Specific Date Threshold
The bill uses February 28, 2026, as a specific cutoff date for determining eligibility for defensive support, suggesting a recent escalation or event occurred on or around that date.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.congress.gov
Analysis Score
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- Controversy85Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment40Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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