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H.R. 9123 · HOUSE1d
To establish intelligence community funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with certain entities in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
H.R. 9133 · HOUSE1d
To require the Office of Management and Budget to report to Congress on actions taken by Executive branch employees to censor lawful speech, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1339 · HOUSE1d
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's initiative to transition the United States-Israel relationship toward mutual defense cooperation and joint economic investment, recognizing the contributions of Israel to joint military operations against Iran, and condemning the global rise of antisemitism.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9117 · HOUSE1d
To promote the availability of ceratin health care information, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a…
H.Res. 1338 · HOUSE1d
Supporting the designation of June as Family Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9121 · HOUSE1d
To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in manufacturing positions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9125 · HOUSE1d
To authorize the head of agencies to issue rules related to the uses of algorithmic decision-making systems that are likely to materially contribute to violations of Federal laws that the agency is authorized to enforce, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be…
H.R. 9136 · HOUSE1d
To provide for a limitation on obligation of funds in certain settlement agreements.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9135 · HOUSE1d
To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide disability compensation based on individual unemployability, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.J.Res. 194 · HOUSE1d
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9127 · HOUSE1d
To improve benefits for veterans who may have been exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9119 · HOUSE1d
To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1336 · HOUSE1d
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
H.R. 9124 · HOUSE1d
To provide for improvements in the treatment of detained persons, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9116 · HOUSE1d
To amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of 1977 to equalize the remedies available under that section and to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to provide any legal or equitable relief available under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently…
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119th Congress · S.J.Res. 163 · Introduced

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.

This joint resolution 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.

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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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Sponsor

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176
    Dem-OR current · 3 terms · @SenJeffMerkley · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Jeff Merkley
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2021-01-03
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2027-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (18)

  • Joint Committee on Printing (joint) · joint · rank 2 · site
  • Africa and Global Health Policy (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Energy and Water Development (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (senate) · senate · rank 5 · site
  • Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (senate) · senate · rank 3 · site
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (senate) · senate · rank 5 · site
  • Senate Committee on Rules and Administration (senate) · senate · rank 5 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Budget (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1 · site
  • State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • Transportation and Infrastructure (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues (senate) · senate · rank 2

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 1705 Main St., Suite 504, Baker City, OR, 97814 · 541-278-1129 · 44.7747562,-117.8301918
  • 131 NW Hawthorne Ave., Suite 208, Bend, OR, 97703 · 541-318-1298 · 44.0577568,-121.3096179
  • 405 East 8th Ave., Suite 2010, Eugene, OR, 97401 · 541-465-6750 · 44.0516928,-123.0858119
  • 10 South Bartlett St., Suite 201, Medford, OR, 97501 · 541-608-9102 · 42.3266304,-122.8712245
  • 121 SW Salmon St., Suite 1400, Portland, OR, 97204 · 503-326-3386 · fax 202-224-2073 · 45.5160884,-122.6748937
  • 500 Liberty St. SE, Suite 320, Salem, OR, 97301 · 503-362-8102 · 44.9360439,-123.0403946

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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MERKLEY, JEFFREY ALAN
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00
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2026-01-13
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2026-01-13
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$7,297,473.44
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$4,617,385.54
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$6,485,649.07
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$0.00
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2021-01-01
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2026-04-29

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (11)

  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · [D-NY] · S000148 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16
    Dem-NY current · 14 terms · @SenSchumer · 8 district offices
  • Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · K000394 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-20
    Dem-NJ current · 5 terms · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · [D-MD] · V000128 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-20
    Dem-MD current · 9 terms · @ChrisVanHollen · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · [D-VA] · K000384 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-30
    Dem-VA current · 3 terms · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · [D-WI] · B001230 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-30
    Dem-WI current · 10 terms · @SenatorBaldwin · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000622 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-30
    Dem-IL current · 4 terms · @SenDuckworth · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · [D-CT] · M001169 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-30
    Dem-CT current · 6 terms · @SenMurphyOffice · 1 district office
  • Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] · [D-AZ] · K000377 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-11
    Dem-AZ current · 2 terms · @SenMarkKelly · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · [D-DE] · C001088 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-12
    Dem-DE current · 3 terms · @ChrisCoons · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · [D-NJ] · B001288 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-12
    Dem-NJ current · 3 terms · @SenBooker · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · [D-CA] · S001150 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-12
    Dem-CA current · 14 terms · @SenAdamSchiff · 3 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Foreign Relations Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-04-13T19:33:38ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (4)

  • 2026-05-13Dischargevia Senate
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)
    VoteSenate roll 118 — source
  • 2026-05-13Dischargevia Senate
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
  • 2026-04-13IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • 2026-04-13IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

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Titles

  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2026-04-15T06:18:35Z
    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.
  • Display Title2026-04-14T10:56:22Z
    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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Policy area

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Summaries

00 · 2026-04-13 · Introduced in Senate

This joint resolution 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.

Related bills

  • SJRES 185 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 191 (119) A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
    Latest: 2026-04-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 104 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-03-04 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 114 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-22 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890)
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 183 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 115 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-03-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 118 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-03-18 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 58.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 116 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-03-24 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 180 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 181 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 171 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 161 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 184 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-04-30 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 113. (consideration: CR S2156-2158)
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)
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