Resolution demands the president halt combat operations against Iran
Adopted by both chambersH.Con.Res. 86Latest 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
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Congress directs the president to end military combat against Iran unless Congress authorizes it.
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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 Iran unless Congress has voted to declare war or authorize such action. The only exception is defending the U.S. or an ally against an imminent attack, and even then reporting rules apply. It does not itself force an end to operations the way a signed bill would; it is a formal congressional directive.
Who does it affect?
It affects the president's authority over military operations involving Iran, U.S. troops potentially deployed to the region, and Congress's relationship with the White House over war powers. Iran and allied or partner nations in related security situations could also be affected.
Why does it matter?
The measure reflects an ongoing dispute over whether Congress or the president holds primary authority to commit U.S. forces to combat, limiting the circumstances under which such action could continue.
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Both chambers agreed to it in the same form, the second on June 23, 2026.
A states where both chambers stand. It isn't a law and doesn't go to the president, so it doesn't bind the president the way a law does.
Does this bind the president?
This one invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, a law that says the president shall remove U.S. forces from hostilities Congress has not authorized if Congress so directs by concurrent resolution. In 1983, in INS v. Chadha, the Supreme Court held that Congress acts with the force of law only through a measure passed by both chambers and presented to the president. A concurrent resolution is never presented to the president, so the Congressional Research Service calls section 5(c) constitutionally suspect
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 20, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate
- Adopted by both chambersYou are here · Jun 24, 2026
Right now: both chambers have agreed to it in the same form. This kind of resolution does not go to the president, so its path ends here.
Latest action: — Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
Senate · · Roll call 184
As recorded
- Question
- On the H.Con.Res. 86
- Result:
- Concurrent Resolution Agreed to
- 50
- Nay
- 48
- 0
- 2
Republicans 4 yes, 47 no, 2 not voting · Democrats 44 yes, 1 no · Independents 2 yes
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House · · Roll call 199
As recorded
- Question
- On Agreeing to the Resolution
- Result:
- Passed
- 215
- Nay
- 208
- 0
- 7
Republicans 4 yes, 207 no, 6 not voting · Democrats 211 yes, 1 not voting · Independent 1 no
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