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H.Con.Res. 86119th CongressINTRODUCEDDEMOCRAT

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

Introduced Apr 20, 2026Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY)4 cosponsorsSource

Summary

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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  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
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.

House
May 20, 2026

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

House
May 20, 2026

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 86.

House
May 20, 2026

Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3648-3652; text: CR H3648)

House
May 20, 2026

Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3647-3648)

House
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.

House
Apr 20, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

House
Apr 20, 2026

Submitted in House