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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, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. May 14, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. 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
  4. May 14, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3506-3507)House floor actions
  5. May 13, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 75, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  6. May 13, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.House floor actions
  7. May 13, 2026DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 75.House floor actions
  8. May 13, 2026Considered previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H3439-3446; text: CR H3439)House floor actions
  9. May 13, 2026Consideration initiated previous order of the House.House floor actions
  10. Apr 27, 2026Mr. Self asked unanimous consent That, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 75 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.House floor actions
  11. Mar 4, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
  12. Mar 4, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  13. Mar 4, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary 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