H. Res. 781 116th Congress House

Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed…

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Official title: Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.

Introduced: January 8, 2020 Introduced by: James P. McGovern Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

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Agreed to (House)

Jan 9, 2020

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 9, 2020

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 193 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H78)

Jan 9, 2020

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 191 (Roll no. 5). (consideration: CR H91)

Jan 9, 2020

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 781.

Jan 9, 2020

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H78-92)

Jan 8, 2020

Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 83 with 2 hours of general debate.

Jan 8, 2020

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 68.

Jan 8, 2020

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-371, by Mr. McGovern.

Jan 8, 2020

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 2

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jan 9, 2020	House · vote #6	On Agreeing to the Resolution	Passed	226–193	See who voted →
Jan 9, 2020	House · vote #5	On Ordering the Previous Question	Passed	227–191	See who voted →

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Latest action January 9, 2020

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Con.Res. 83 (directing the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities in or against Iran unless certain conditions are met).

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 781: Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-781/

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"H. Res. 781: Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-781/.

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H. Res. 781, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-781/.

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[H. Res. 781: Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-781/)