119th Congress · HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Con.Res. 40 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

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

International affairs
Introduced Jun 23, 2025
Last action Apr 16, 2026
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Jun 23, 2025
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Referred
Jun 23, 2025
Foreign Affairs
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Committee
Apr 15, 2026
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House floor
Apr 16, 2026
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Senate
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SummaryCRS 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 suc...

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 10 actions
Apr 16, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 16, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).ROLL CALLFailed
Apr 16, 2026
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).ROLL CALLFailed
Apr 16, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Apr 16, 2026
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
Apr 16, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)
Apr 16, 2026
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Apr 15, 2026
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.
Jun 23, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Con.Res. 40: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Docket