This joint resolution – introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA] on April 27th, 2026 – directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations. The motion to discharge the resolution from the Committee on Foreign Relations was passed by a Yea-Nay vote of 50 to 47. The resolution was placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.