Resolution would direct troop withdrawal from Iran hostilities without war vote
RejectedH.Con.Res. 40Latest 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 Iran.
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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This resolution would require the president to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran conflicts unless Congress declares war or authorizes it.
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What does this do?
This resolution invokes the 1973 War Powers Resolution to formally direct the president to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran, unless Congress has declared war or passed a specific authorization. An exception allows military action to defend the U.S. or an ally from an imminent attack, but the president must still follow War Powers Resolution reporting rules.
Who does it affect?
The measure affects the president's authority over military operations involving Iran and reinforces Congress's constitutional role in war decisions.
Why does it matter?
It would shift decision-making power on Iran-related military action toward Congress and away from unilateral presidential action, though it carries no legal force since it is a .
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Jun 23, 2025.
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The House rejected it, 213–214, on April 16, 2026.
Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 23, 2025
- House committee
- House voteRejected here · Apr 16, 2026
- SenateNot reached
- Adopted by both chambersNot reached
Right now: the House voted on it and rejected it, 213–214.
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 114
As recorded
- Question
- On Agreeing to the Resolution
- Result:
- Failed
- 213
- Nay
- 214
- 1
- 3
Republicans 1 yes, 212 no, 1 present, 3 not voting · Democrats 212 yes, 1 no · Independent 1 no
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