Bill · H.Con.Res. 86· House(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.
- Introduced
- 4/20/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Sponsored by
- Gregory Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- Agreed to by the House
- Agreed to by the Senate
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 United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The removal requirement does not apply to elements of the Armed Forces necessary to defend the United States, its allies, or its partners from imminent attack. For this defense exception to apply, the President must comply fully with the requirements of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. The restriction on hostilities lasts unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+5
De-escalating hostilities can reduce the overall costs associated with active military engagements.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
Directing the withdrawal from hostilities creates more space for diplomatic resolution over military conflict.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Reducing active hostilities may lead to a reduction in conflict-related injuries and deaths for service members.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The resolution uses congressional authority to restrict the President's executive control over military hostilities.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionPassed 215–208
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.
06/03/2026 · Roll call 199 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
- The Senate: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionConcurrent Resolution Agreed to 50–48
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.
06/23/2026 · Roll call 184 · recorded as “On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Direct Requirement to Remove Forces: Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which could help bring troops out of active combat unless a formal declaration of war or specific authorization is passed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exceptions for Imminent Attacks: The text states that forces may remain if they are necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner from imminent attack, provided the President complies with section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution, meaning military action could potentially continue under this defense condition.
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+5Reduces Military Spending+5Improves International Alliances+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
- 6/24/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 6/23/2026
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged pursuant to the order of 06/18/2026.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184. (consideration: CR S3039-3040)
- 6/4/2026
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 6/3/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 199).
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 199).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3812-3813)
- 6/2/2026
- Mr. Issa asked unanimous consent That, notwithstanding clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on the vote by the yeas and nays on the question of adoption of H. Con. Res. 86, may be postponed until the legislative day of June 3, 2026. Agreed to without objection.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- 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.
- 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. 86.
- Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3648-3652; text: CR H3648)
- Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3647-3648)
- 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.
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
7 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-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-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-103: 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-110: 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-117: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
James HimesDemocrat · Connecticut
Thomas MassieRepublican · Kentucky
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington