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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.

Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · Last action Apr 16, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

The US government would withdraw its military forces from hostilities with Iran, unless there's an imminent attack on the US or its allies. This would affect US military personnel and their families. The resolution would direct the President to follow the War Powers Resolution.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 40 Introduced in House (IH)]

<DOC>

119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 40

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

_______________________________________________________________________

                    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.
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Votes

HouseRoll Call 114Apr 16, 2026

On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).

Vote totals recorded, but member positions were not captured.