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 20, 2026 · Last action Jun 24, 2026 — Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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This legislation is called the Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 86 Introduced in House (IH)]
<DOC>
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 86
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers
Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with
Iran.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 20, 2026
Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Himes, and Mr. Smith of Washington)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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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.
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Status
Passed Both Chambers
- 1Introduced
- 2Committee
- 3Floor
- 4Passed
- 5Signed
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Sponsors
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]DHouseNY
Votes
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184. (consideration: CR S3039-3040)
Vote totals recorded, but member positions were not captured.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 199).
Vote totals recorded, but member positions were not captured.