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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 in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244. Roll call recordSenate
  2. 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
  3. Sep 24, 2026Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4962-4969)Senate
  4. Sep 24, 2026Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged, under the order of 8/8/26.Senate
  5. Sep 24, 2026Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged, under the order of 8/8/26.Library of Congress
  6. Jul 23, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  7. Jul 23, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  8. 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
  9. Jul 23, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186)House floor actions
  10. Jul 23, 2026Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
  11. Jul 22, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  12. Jul 22, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.House floor actions
  13. Jul 22, 2026DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.House floor actions
  14. Jul 22, 2026Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5160-5165; text: CR H5160)House floor actions
  15. Jul 22, 2026Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.House floor actions
  16. Jul 22, 2026ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 89 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 among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative Jayapal of Washington, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  17. Apr 23, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
  18. Apr 23, 2026Submitted in HouseHouse floor actions
  19. Apr 23, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jul 23, 2026 · HousePassed 214–208
    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
    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