HCONRES 61
119th Congress
House
International Affairs
Latin America
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Terrorism
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 presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
Introduced: November 17, 2025
Introduced by:
Meeks, Gregory W.
Democratic
· New York
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Dec 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 345).
Dec 17, 2025
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 345).
Dec 17, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6004-6005)
Dec 17, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 61, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 17, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Dec 17, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 61.
Dec 17, 2025
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5978-5984; text: CR H5978)
Dec 17, 2025
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Dec 16, 2025
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that each such concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on each such concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for: 1) with respect to H. Con. Res. 61, one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees; and 2) with respect to H. Con. Res. 64, one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts or their respective designees.
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 17, 2025
Submitted in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | House · vote #345 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 210–216 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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