HCONRES 40
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Summary
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran. Elements of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by this requirement provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution. (The provision generally requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after the President notifies or is required to notify Congress of such involvement, unless Congress authorizes such use. For more information on the War Powers Resolution, see CRS In Focus 13134 .)
Bill status
- Status
- Failed
- Sponsor
- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks [D-NY-5]
- Cosponsors
- 90
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Introduced
- 2025-06-23
- Latest action
- 2026-04-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2026-04-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-16: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
- 2026-04-16: 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).
- 2026-04-16: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
- 2026-04-16: DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.