BGOV Bill Analysis: S. J. Res. 114, Iran War Powers

April 21, 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

President Donald Trump would be directed to end the US military campaign against Iran that began on Feb. 28 under S. J. Res. 114.

This measure would be the eighth vote on Iran Democratic lawmakers have forced using the Vietnam-era War Powers Resolution, which lets lawmakers vote to remove US forces from overseas hostilities that haven’t been explicitly authorized by a formal declaration of war or a congressional authorization for the use of military force.

None of the Iran war powers votes have succeeded.

Read more: US Awaits Iran Decision on Talks as Ceasefire Deadline Nears

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