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

USA119th CongressHCONRES-40| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (90)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities involving the Islamic Republic of Iran. It explicitly invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution , which grants Congress the authority to require the President to withdraw forces. The resolution includes a critical exception, allowing forces to remain if necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner from an imminent attack. However, this exception is contingent upon the President fully complying with section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution regarding reporting requirements. Ultimately, the directive to withdraw forces would be superseded only by a formal declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for the use of military force against Iran.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 15, 2026
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 40 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 to adoption 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.
Apr 16, 2026
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Apr 16, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)
Apr 16, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order.
Apr 16, 2026
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
Apr 16, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Apr 16, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
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Apr 16, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • June 23, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 15, 2026
    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 40 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 to adoption 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.


  • April 16, 2026
    Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.


  • April 16, 2026
    Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)


  • April 16, 2026
    Considered pursuant to a previous order.


  • April 16, 2026
    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.


  • April 16, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.


  • April 16, 2026
    On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
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  • April 16, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Conflicts and warsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

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

USA119th CongressHCONRES-40| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
This concurrent resolution, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities involving the Islamic Republic of Iran. It explicitly invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution , which grants Congress the authority to require the President to withdraw forces. The resolution includes a critical exception, allowing forces to remain if necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner from an imminent attack. However, this exception is contingent upon the President fully complying with section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution regarding reporting requirements. Ultimately, the directive to withdraw forces would be superseded only by a formal declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for the use of military force against Iran.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 15, 2026
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 40 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 to adoption 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.
Apr 16, 2026
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Apr 16, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)
Apr 16, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order.
Apr 16, 2026
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
Apr 16, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Apr 16, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
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Apr 16, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • June 23, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 15, 2026
    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 40 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 to adoption 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.


  • April 16, 2026
    Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.


  • April 16, 2026
    Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)


  • April 16, 2026
    Considered pursuant to a previous order.


  • April 16, 2026
    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.


  • April 16, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.


  • April 16, 2026
    On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
    View Vote


  • April 16, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (90)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers