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H.Con.Res. 89 · 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 23, 2026 · Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244.
What does this mean?

This resolution tells the President to pull U.S. military forces out of any active combat with Iran unless Congress has formally voted to declare war or specifically authorized that fighting. It's built on a law called the War Powers Resolution, which gives Congress a way to force the President to stop military action it hasn't approved. The measure does still allow U.S. forces to defend themselves, their bases, or allied countries if they're facing an imminent attack, so it's not requiring troops to stand down if they're actually under threat. In short, it's Congress asserting that any broader military conflict with Iran needs its sign-off, not just the President's decision.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Referred to Committee
Apr 23, 2026
Passed House
Jul 23, 2026
Received in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Full action history (13)
Apr 23, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 23, 2026Submitted in House
Jul 22, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 22, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Jul 22, 2026DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.
Jul 22, 2026Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5160-5165; text: CR H5160)
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