SAMDT 2356 — To include a finding regarding the successful execution of Operation Midnight Hammer.

AMENDS

SJRES 59 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

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DISPOSITION

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS.

JUN 24, 2025

“Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.”

what this changes

This amendment adds a formal statement to the bill acknowledging that a specific military action, 'Operation Midnight Hammer,' was successfully carried out. It ensures this event is officially recognized in the text of the resolution regarding U.S. military activity involving Iran.

WHY IT MATTERS

Legislative findings are used to establish a historical or factual record that justifies the bill's existence. By adding this, the sponsor is ensuring that a specific military success is noted alongside the effort to limit the President's power to start future unauthorized conflicts.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily affects the official record of U.S. military policy and does not have an immediate direct impact on the daily lives of American civilians.

AMENDS

SJRES 59IN COMMITTEE

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Formal Recognition of Military Action

It adds a specific historical event (Operation Midnight Hammer) to the text of the resolution, framing it as a success.

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No Change to Legal Mandates

The amendment adds descriptive text but does not alter the bill's primary rule that the President must seek Congress's permission for military action against Iran.

GLOSSARY

Finding: A formal statement included in a bill that outlines facts or the intent of Congress to provide context for the law.
Referred to Committee: The process of sending a bill or amendment to a specific group of lawmakers for detailed study and discussion before it can be voted on by the full chamber.

Official sources

SAMDT 2356 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Amended bill: summary · Latest action

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JUN 24, 25

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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JUN 24, 25

INTROREFERRAL

JUN 24, 25

Senate amendment submitted

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