Bill · H.Con.Res. 40· House(119-HCONRES-40)

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

Age: 73 years

New York

Introduced: 6/23/2025
Last activity: 4/16/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsored by: Gregory Meeks
Cosponsors: - 90 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
Failed

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

This bill was not adopted into law.

What this bill would do

This resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. It relies on section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to make this happen. The removal does not apply to military elements needed to defend the United States, its allies, or its partners from an imminent attack. To use forces for defense against an imminent attack, the President must fully comply with section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Furthermore, the restriction does not apply if Congress explicitly authorizes the military action through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force against Iran.

Yes· 3 of 4

Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+5
The resolution de-escalates active hostilities, which likely reduces the immediate scope of military engagement and associated costs.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
Removing troops from hostilities creates a more stable environment for potential diplomatic solutions.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Reducing active hostilities potentially reduces the risk of combat-related harm for service members.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionFailed 213–214
A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.
04/16/2026 · Roll call 114 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”