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HCONRES 86 119th Congress House International Affairs

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 20, 2026 Introduced by: Meeks, Gregory W. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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May 20, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 86, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent 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.
May 20, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
May 20, 2026
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 86.
May 20, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3648-3652; text: CR H3648)
May 20, 2026
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3647-3648)
May 20, 2026
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res.86 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 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.
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 20, 2026
Submitted in House
 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 May 20, 2026

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 86, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent 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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
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