S.J.Res. 83: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Sponsor
Adam Schiff
Democrat · CA
What S.J.Res. 83 does
S.J.Res. 83 would direct the President to stop using U.S. armed forces in hostilities against groups designated as foreign terrorist organizations on or after February 20, 2025, the countries where they operate, and drug-trafficking organizations, unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes force.
The resolution's findings say Congress has not authorized force against these groups, and cite U.S. military strikes on vessels on September 2 and September 15, 2025. It leaves room for self-defense against an armed attack, and for military support of civilian counternarcotics operations.
SJRES83 Legislative Journey
Failed
Oct 8, 2025
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 555.
Committee Action
Sep 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
About the Sponsor
Adam Schiff
Democrat, CA · 25 years in Congress
Committees: Environment and Public Works, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
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Cosponsors (8)
This bill has 8 cosponsors: 6 Democrats, 1 Republican, 1 Independent, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 7 states: California, Illinois, Kentucky, and 4 more.
Committee Sponsors
Foreign Relations Committee
5 of 22 committee members cosponsored
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S.J.Res. 83 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Foreign Relations
- Chamber
- Senate
- Policy
- International Affairs
- Introduced
- Sep 18, 2025
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 555.
Oct 8, 2025
S.J.Res. 83 Bill Text
“To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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