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DemocratBill · H.Con.Res. 89· House(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.

Rep. Jayapal
Age: 61 years
Washington
Introduced
4/23/2026
Last activity
9/24/2026 — Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244.
Sponsored by
Pramila Jayapal
Cosponsors
Democrat - 15Republican - 1
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. Agreed to by the House
  3. Awaiting Senate
  4. 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 United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, its government, or its military. This includes removing potential ground forces in a combat role or those used for occupation. The removal is required unless Congress explicitly authorizes the action through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. However, the bill does not prevent the U.S. from defending itself, its armed forces, diplomatic facilities, or allies from imminent attack. It also does not prevent maintaining defensive troop presence or intelligence-sharing activities relating to Iran. Finally, the resolution explicitly states it does not authorize the use of military force.

Yes

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+5

    The resolution directs the de-escalation of active hostilities, which can reduce the immediate costs of active combat.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5

    Reducing active military hostilities is a step toward prioritizing diplomatic rather than military conflict resolution.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3

    By focusing on defensive postures and intelligence sharing, the resolution supports stable relations with allies.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

What Congress actually voted on

2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill.

  • The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionPassed 214–208

    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.

    07/23/2026 · Roll call 282 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”

  • The Senate: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionConcurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50

    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.

    09/24/2026 · Roll call 244 · recorded as “On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89”