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Resolution demands troop withdrawal from Iran combat without war approval

Passed one chamberH.Con.Res. 93Latest action

Sponsor: Seth Moulton · Representative · MA

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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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The resolution would direct the president to end military action against Iran unless Congress has declared war or authorized it.

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What does this do?

This resolution calls on the president to withdraw U.S. military forces from combat involvement with Iran unless Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such action. It relies on the War Powers Resolution, which allows Congress to require withdrawal from unapproved hostilities. The only exception is defending the U.S. or its allies from an imminent attack, and even then reporting requirements still apply.

Who does it affect?

Active-duty military personnel who might be deployed against Iran, the president, and Congress in its war-powers role are directly affected.

Why does it matter?

It would formally limit the president's ability to engage militarily with Iran without congressional approval, intensifying the ongoing debate over who controls decisions to go to war.

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  1. IntroducedApr 28, 2026
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Sep 16, 2026
  5. Adopted by both chambers

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House. Both chambers have to adopt the same text. This kind of resolution never goes to the president and does not become law.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Data as of October 9, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. House · · Roll call 307

    As recorded

    Question
    On Agreeing to the Resolution
    Result:
    Passed
    220
    Nay
    204
    0
    9

    Republicans 7 yes, 203 no, 8 not voting · Democrats 213 yes, 1 not voting · Independent 1 no

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