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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Introduced Jun 23, 2025

Latest action (Apr 16, 2026) Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Referred to
Foreign Affairs Committee
Policy area
International Affairs
Issues
DefenseForeign Policy
Legislative subjects (7)
Conflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

Summary

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran under the War Powers Resolution. The resolution permits military forces to remain only to defend the United States or allied nations from imminent attack, subject to War Powers Resolution reporting requirements. Any such defensive military operations would require either a formal declaration of war or specific congressional authorization for military force against Iran to remain lawful.

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Sponsor (1)
90 cosponsors

Actions (10)
  1. Apr 16, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
  2. Apr 16, 2026 On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114). · house
  3. Apr 16, 2026 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
  4. Apr 16, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. · house
  5. Apr 16, 2026 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40. · house
  6. Apr 16, 2026 Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929) · house
  7. Apr 16, 2026 Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. · house
  8. Apr 15, 2026 ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 40 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida and Representative Meeks of New York, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection. · house
  9. Jun 23, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
  10. Jun 23, 2025 Submitted in House

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More bills on these subjects (8)

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  • HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. (shares 7 subjects)
  • HCONRES 38 — Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. (shares 7 subjects)
  • HRES 537 — Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (shares 6 subjects)
  • HR 7006 — Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 5 subjects)
  • HCONRES 108 — Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon. (shares 4 subjects)
  • SJRES 185 — 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. (shares 4 subjects)
  • HCONRES 84 — Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. (shares 4 subjects)
  • SJRES 124 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress. (shares 4 subjects)

Similar bills (6)

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  • HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. · Passed House May 14, 2026 · Cong. 119 95%
  • HCONRES 38 — Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. · Passed House Mar 5, 2026 · Cong. 119 94%
  • HCONRES 103 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. · Introduced May 20, 2026 · Cong. 119 91%
  • HCONRES 93 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · Cong. 119 90%
  • HCONRES 110 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Cong. 119 90%
  • HCONRES 86 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. · Passed Senate Jun 24, 2026 · Cong. 119 89%

Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in House · Jun 23, 2025

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 23, 2025

Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Smith of Washington, and Mr. Himes) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, other than those elements of the Armed Forces that may be necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner of the United States from imminent attack provided that the President complies fully with the requirements of section 5(b) the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)) with respect to any such use of the Armed Forces, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran. <all>

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