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 Ultimately, the directive to withdraw forces would be superseded only by a formal declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for the use of military force against Iran.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)
Considered pursuant to a previous order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)
Considered pursuant to a previous order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
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
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)
Considered pursuant to a previous order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)
Considered pursuant to a previous order.
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).