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H.Con.Res. 40 House International Affairs

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Introduced
Jun 23, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. (D-NY-5)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: motion to reconsider laid on the table agreed to without objection on Apr 16, 2026.

  1. House Submitted in House Jun 23, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Jun 23, 2025
  3. House 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. Apr 15, 2026
  4. House Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929) Apr 16, 2026
  5. House Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. Apr 16, 2026
  6. House Considered pursuant to a previous order. Apr 16, 2026
  7. House DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40. Apr 16, 2026
  8. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. Apr 16, 2026
  9. House Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114). Apr 16, 2026
  10. House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114). Apr 16, 2026
  11. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Apr 16, 2026
  12. House Latest vote
    On Agreeing to the Resolution Apr 16, 2026
    Defeated Yea 213 Nay 214 Roll Call

Cosponsors

90

Subjects

Conflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
    • Referred To , Jun 23, 2025

Summary

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.Elements of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by this requirement provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution. (The provision generally requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after the President notifies or is required to notify Congress of such involvement, unless Congress authorizes such use. For more information on the War Powers Resolution, see CRS In Focus 13134.)

Summary as of: Introduced in House

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