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H.Con.Res. 86 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
Apr 20, 2026
Sponsor
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. (D-NY-5)
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Currently in the House. Last action: message on senate action sent to the house on Jun 24, 2026.

  1. House Submitted in House Apr 20, 2026
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Apr 20, 2026
  3. House ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res.86 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 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. May 20, 2026
  4. House Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3647-3648) May 20, 2026
  5. House Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3648-3652; text: CR H3648) May 20, 2026
  6. House DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 86. May 20, 2026
  7. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. May 20, 2026
  8. House POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 86, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. May 20, 2026
  9. House Mr. Issa asked unanimous consent That, notwithstanding clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on the vote by the yeas and nays on the question of adoption of H. Con. Res. 86, may be postponed until the legislative day of June 3, 2026. Agreed to without objection. Jun 2, 2026
  10. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3812-3813) Jun 3, 2026
  11. House Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 199). Jun 3, 2026
  12. House On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 199). Jun 3, 2026
  13. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Jun 3, 2026
  14. House
    On Agreeing to the Resolution Jun 3, 2026
    Agreed Yea 215 Nay 208 Roll Call
  15. Senate Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Jun 4, 2026
  16. Senate Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184. (consideration: CR S3039-3040) Jun 23, 2026
  17. House Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged pursuant to the order of 06/18/2026. Jun 23, 2026
  18. House Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184. Jun 23, 2026
  19. Senate Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184. Jun 23, 2026
  20. Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Jun 24, 2026

Cosponsors

5

Subjects

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

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
    • Discharged From , Jun 23, 2026
    • Referred To , Jun 4, 2026
  • Foreign Affairs Committee
    • Referred To , Apr 20, 2026

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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