WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

H.Con.Res. 40 · 119th Congress

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

IntroducedInternational Affairs
IntroducedJun 23, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Apr 16, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House voted it down 213–214. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted no in the House.

What it does

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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.)

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 23, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Apr 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Apr 16, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Apr 16, 2026Failed 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 call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Apr 16, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.House floor actions
  5. Apr 16, 2026DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.House floor actions
  6. Apr 16, 2026Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)House floor actions
  7. Apr 16, 2026Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.House floor actions
  8. Apr 15, 2026ORDER 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.House floor actions
  9. Jun 23, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
  10. Jun 23, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  11. Jun 23, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Apr 16, 2026 · HouseFailed 213–214
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn no
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 1 yes, 212 noI 0 yes, 1 noD 212 yes, 1 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Gabe Amo D-RI-1
  • Yassamin Ansari D-AZ-3
  • Ami Bera D-CA-6
  • Donald S. Beyer, Jr. D-VA-8
  • Julia Brownley D-CA-26
  • Nikki Budzinski D-IL-13
  • Salud O. Carbajal D-CA-24
  • Troy A. Carter D-LA-2
  • Ed Case D-HI-1
  • Sean Casten D-IL-6
  • Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick D-FL-20
  • Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. D-CA-31
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  • Steve Cohen D-TN-9
  • Joe Courtney D-CT-2
  • Angie Craig D-MN-2
  • Jason Crow D-CO-6
  • Diana DeGette D-CO-1
  • Rosa L. DeLauro D-CT-3
  • Suzan K. DelBene D-WA-1
  • Debbie Dingell D-MI-6
  • Lloyd Doggett D-TX-37
  • Sarah Elfreth D-MD-3
  • Adriano Espaillat D-NY-13
  • Cleo Fields D-LA-6
  • Lizzie Fletcher D-TX-7
  • Bill Foster D-IL-11
  • Sylvia R. Garcia D-TX-29
  • Robert Garcia D-CA-42
  • Daniel S. Goldman D-NY-10
  • Jimmy Gomez D-CA-34
  • Maggie Goodlander D-NH-2
  • Al Green D-TX-9
  • Jahana Hayes D-CT-5
  • James A. Himes D-CT-4
  • Jared Huffman D-CA-2
  • Glenn Ivey D-MD-4
  • Jonathan L. Jackson D-IL-1
  • Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. D-GA-4
  • Julie Johnson D-TX-32
  • Sydney Kamlager-Dove D-CA-37
  • William R. Keating D-MA-9
  • Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL-8
  • John B. Larson D-CT-1
  • Teresa Leger Fernandez D-NM-3
  • Mike Levin D-CA-49
  • Sam T. Liccardo D-CA-16
  • Stephen F. Lynch D-MA-8
  • Seth Magaziner D-RI-2
  • John W. Mannion D-NY-22
  • Doris O. Matsui D-CA-7
  • Sarah McBride D-DE-At Large
  • Kristen McDonald Rivet D-MI-8
  • James P. McGovern D-MA-2
  • Kweisi Mfume D-MD-7
  • Dave Min D-CA-47
  • Gwen Moore D-WI-4
  • Seth Moulton D-MA-6
  • Kevin Mullin D-CA-15
  • Jerrold Nadler D-NY-12
  • Richard E. Neal D-MA-1
  • Joe Neguse D-CO-2
  • Johnny Olszewski, Jr. D-MD-2
  • Jimmy Panetta D-CA-19
  • Chris Pappas D-NH-1
  • Nancy Pelosi D-CA-11
  • Scott H. Peters D-CA-50
  • Brittany Pettersen D-CO-7
  • Chellie Pingree D-ME-1
  • Mike Quigley D-IL-5
  • Emily Randall D-WA-6
  • Deborah K. Ross D-NC-2
  • Andrea Salinas D-OR-6
  • Linda T. Sánchez D-CA-38
  • Janice D. Schakowsky D-IL-9
  • Robert C. "Bobby" Scott D-VA-3
  • Terri A. Sewell D-AL-7
  • Adam Smith D-WA-9
  • Eric Sorensen D-IL-17
  • Melanie A. Stansbury D-NM-1
  • Greg Stanton D-AZ-4
  • Suhas Subramanyam D-VA-10
  • Mike Thompson D-CA-4
  • Dina Titus D-NV-1
  • Jill N. Tokuda D-HI-2
  • Derek Tran D-CA-45
  • Lauren Underwood D-IL-14
  • Marc A. Veasey D-TX-33
  • James R. Walkinshaw D-VA-11
  • Maxine Waters D-CA-43
  • Nikema Williams D-GA-5