Bill · H.Con.Res. 75· House(119-HCONRES-75)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Introduced
- 3/4/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- 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.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It cites that the U.S. Armed Forces were introduced into hostilities on February 28, 2026. The resolution notes that Congress has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for these hostilities. It instructs the President to terminate the use of forces against Iran or its government/military within 30 days of the start date. This directive applies to ground forces in combat or occupation roles. Finally, the resolution clarifies that it does not authorize the use of military force.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+1
The direction to remove forces from hostilities may reduce the scope of active military operations and associated costs.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+1
Withdrawing from active hostilities can be a step toward reducing military conflict in favor of diplomatic avenues.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
Ending active hostilities may reduce the number of service members put at risk of combat-related injuries or deaths.
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 212–212
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.
05/14/2026 · Roll call 170 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of Forces from Hostilities: Under Section 2(a), the resolution directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, its government, or its military. This would end the specific hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, unless a declaration of war or specific authorization is provided.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Exceptions to Force Removal: Section 2(b) notes that the resolution does not prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack. It also does not prevent the maintenance of a troop presence in the region for defensive purposes or the removal of forces not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
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Intelligence Activities: Section 3 states that the resolution does not influence or disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities regarding threats from Iran or surrounding countries, including the collection, analysis, or sharing of intelligence.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1Reduces Military Spending+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 5/14/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
- On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3506-3507)
- 5/13/2026
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 75, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 75.
- Considered previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H3439-3446; text: CR H3439)
- Consideration initiated previous order of the House.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- Mr. Self asked unanimous consent That, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 75 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.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
16 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 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.
- 119-HCONRES-75: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-87: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-88: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-91: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-92: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-94: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-95: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-99: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-101: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-102: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-104: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-105: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
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