HCONRES 40 119th Congress House International Affairs Conflicts and wars Iran Middle East Military operations and strategy Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents War and emergency powers

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

Introduced: April 14, 2026 See on congress.gov

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Apr 16, 2026

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

Apr 16, 2026

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

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).

Apr 16, 2026

The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

Apr 16, 2026

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.

Apr 16, 2026

Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)

Apr 16, 2026

Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.

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.

Jun 23, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jun 23, 2025

Submitted in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Apr 16, 2026	House · vote #114	On Agreeing to the Resolution	Failed	213–214	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.)

What's happening now April 16, 2026

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

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