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HCONRES 40 119th Congress House International Affairs Conflicts and wars Congressional-executive branch relations 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 Introduced by: Meeks, Gregory W. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Strongly opposes Statement of Administration Policy · Trump administration · Apr 16, 2026 Read the SAP
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Apr 16, 2026 · 10:17 AM EDT
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
Apr 16, 2026 · 12:06 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 16, 2026 · 12:06 PM EDT
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 · 10:17 AM EDT
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)
Apr 16, 2026 · 10:17 AM EDT
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Apr 16, 2026 · 11:33 AM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Apr 15, 2026 · 10:04 AM EDT
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
Submitted in House
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 16, 2026 House · vote #114 On Agreeing to the Resolution Failed 213214 See who voted →
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 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.)

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

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Goodlander, Maggie
New Hampshire · Apr 15, 2026
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Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Apr 14, 2026
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Subramanyam, Suhas
Virginia · Apr 14, 2026
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Walkinshaw, James R.
Virginia · Apr 14, 2026
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Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Apr 9, 2026
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Mar 4, 2026
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Stanton, Greg
Arizona · Mar 4, 2026
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Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Feb 23, 2026
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 23, 2026
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Feb 23, 2026
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Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Aug 5, 2025
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jul 23, 2025
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McDonald Rivet, Kristen
Michigan · Jul 15, 2025
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Peters, Scott H.
California · Jul 15, 2025
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Min, Dave
California · Jul 10, 2025
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Wisconsin · Jul 10, 2025
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Brownley, Julia
California · Jun 30, 2025
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Budzinski, Nikki
Illinois · Jun 30, 2025
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 30, 2025
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Mullin, Kevin
California · Jun 30, 2025
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Fields, Cleo
Louisiana · Jun 27, 2025
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jun 27, 2025
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Liccardo, Sam T.
California · Jun 27, 2025
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Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Jun 27, 2025
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Bera, Ami
California · Jun 26, 2025
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Jun 26, 2025
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Elfreth, Sarah
Maryland · Jun 26, 2025
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Garcia, Robert
California · Jun 26, 2025
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Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Jun 26, 2025
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jun 26, 2025
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jun 26, 2025
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jun 26, 2025
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jun 26, 2025
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Randall, Emily
Washington · Jun 26, 2025
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
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Waters, Maxine
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Jun 25, 2025
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Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
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Courtney, Joe
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Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Jun 25, 2025
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DeGette, Diana
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Jun 25, 2025
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Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Jun 25, 2025
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Ivey, Glenn
Maryland · Jun 25, 2025
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Kamlager-Dove, Sydney
California · Jun 25, 2025
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Magaziner, Seth
Rhode Island · Jun 25, 2025
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jun 25, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). 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.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HCONRES-40/
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"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.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HCONRES-40/.
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