Resolution would order end to military combat vs Western Hemisphere groups
RejectedH.Con.Res. 61Latest action
Sponsor: Gregory W. Meeks · Representative · NY
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Official title: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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This resolution would direct the president to end military combat against "terrorist" groups in the Americas without Congress's specific approval.
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What does this do?
This resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution to direct the president to stop using U.S. military forces in combat against groups labeled "terrorist organizations" in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. It would not apply if Congress had specifically declared war or approved action against that group. As a , it needs House and Senate passage but not the president's signature, and it does not carry the force of law.
Who does it affect?
It affects U.S. military personnel, current or future operations against terrorist-labeled groups in the Americas, and the president's authority to direct such military action independently. It was introduced by several Democratic representatives and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Why does it matter?
The resolution would limit the president's ability to independently order military action in the region, requiring specific congressional approval first. It reflects a dispute over whether Congress or the president holds authority to initiate such combat.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Nov 17, 2025.
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The House rejected it, 210–216, on December 17, 2025.
Where does it stand?
- IntroducedNov 17, 2025
- House committee
- House voteRejected here · Dec 17, 2025
- SenateNot reached
- Adopted by both chambersNot reached
Right now: the House voted on it and rejected it, 210–216.
Latest action: — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 345
As recorded
- Question
- On Agreeing to the Resolution
- Result:
- Failed
- 210
- Nay
- 216
- 0
- 7
Republicans 2 yes, 214 no, 4 not voting · Democrats 208 yes, 2 no, 3 not voting
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