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H.Con.Res. 86 · 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.

Passed SenateInternational Affairs
IntroducedApr 20, 2026
Passed HouseJun 3, 2026
Passed SenateJun 23, 2026

Where it stands

Passed Senate. Latest step, Jun 24, 2026: Message on Senate action sent to the House. The House passed it 215–208 and the Senate passed it 50–48.

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, Apr 20, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Jun 24, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  2. Jun 23, 2026Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184. (consideration: CR S3039-3040) Roll call recordSenate
  3. Jun 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Jun 23, 2026Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged pursuant to the order of 06/18/2026.Senate
  5. Jun 23, 2026Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged pursuant to the order of 06/18/2026.Library of Congress
  6. Jun 4, 2026Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
  7. Jun 3, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  8. Jun 3, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 199). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  9. Jun 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 199). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  10. Jun 3, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3812-3813)House floor actions
  11. Jun 2, 2026Mr. Issa asked unanimous consent That, notwithstanding clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on the vote by the yeas and nays on the question of adoption of H. Con. Res. 86, may be postponed until the legislative day of June 3, 2026. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  12. May 20, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 86, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced 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
  13. May 20, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.House floor actions
  14. May 20, 2026DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 86.House floor actions
  15. May 20, 2026Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3648-3652; text: CR H3648)House floor actions
  16. May 20, 2026Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3647-3648)House floor actions
  17. May 20, 2026ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res.86 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
  18. Apr 20, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
  19. Apr 20, 2026Submitted in HouseHouse floor actions
  20. Apr 20, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jun 3, 2026 · HousePassed 215–208
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 4 yes, 207 noI 0 yes, 1 noD 211 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  2. Jun 23, 2026 · SenateConcurrent Resolution Agreed to 50–48
    On the Concurrent Resolution · needed a majority
    R 4 yes, 47 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 1 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Gabe Amo D-RI-1
  • Maggie Goodlander D-NH-2
  • James A. Himes D-CT-4
  • Thomas Massie R-KY-4
  • Adam Smith D-WA-9