WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

H.Con.Res. 75 · 119th Congress

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

IntroducedInternational Affairs
IntroducedMar 4, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, May 14, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House voted it down 212–212.

What it does

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This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military no later than March 30, 2026, unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 4, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. May 14, 2026Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. May 14, 2026 · HouseFailed 212–212
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 3 yes, 210 noI 0 yes, 1 noD 209 yes, 1 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Jim Costa D-CA-21
  • Henry Cuellar D-TX-28
  • Jared F. Golden D-ME-2
  • Vicente Gonzalez D-TX-34
  • Maggie Goodlander D-NH-2
  • Adam Gray D-CA-13
  • Greg Landsman D-OH-1
  • Jimmy Panetta D-CA-19
  • Bradley Scott Schneider D-IL-10
  • Thomas R. Suozzi D-NY-3
  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz D-FL-25