WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

H.Con.Res. 89 · 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 HouseInternational Affairs
IntroducedApr 23, 2026
Passed HouseJul 23, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 24, 2026: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244. The House passed it 214–208 and the Senate voted it down 49–50. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted no in the House. Both of Iowa's senators voted no in the Senate.

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 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, Apr 23, 2026).

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. Sep 24, 2026Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  2. Jul 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jul 23, 2026 · HousePassed 214–208
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn no
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 4 yes, 207 noI 0 yes, 1 noD 210 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  2. Sep 24, 2026 · SenateConcurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50
    Iowa: Joni Ernst no, Chuck Grassley no
    On the Concurrent Resolution · needed a majority
    R 4 yes, 49 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 43 yes, 1 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Jake Auchincloss D-MA-4
  • Greg Casar D-TX-35
  • Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. D-CA-31
  • Jason Crow D-CO-6
  • Maggie Goodlander D-NH-2
  • Chrissy Houlahan D-PA-6
  • Jonathan L. Jackson D-IL-1
  • Ted Lieu D-CA-36
  • Thomas Massie R-KY-4
  • Seth Moulton D-MA-6
  • Jimmy Panetta D-CA-19
  • Patrick Ryan D-NY-18
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  • Robert C. "Bobby" Scott D-VA-3
  • Mike Thompson D-CA-4
  • Derek Tran D-CA-45
  • Eugene Simon Vindman D-VA-7