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H.Con.Res. 93 · 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 28, 2026
Passed HouseSep 15, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The House passed it 220–204. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes.

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 28, 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 16, 2026Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
  2. Sep 15, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Sep 15, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 204 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H5609) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. Sep 15, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 204 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H5609) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. Sep 15, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5826-5827)House floor actions
  6. Sep 14, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 93, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moulton demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  7. Sep 14, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.House floor actions
  8. Sep 14, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 93.House floor actions
  9. Sep 14, 2026Considered pursuant to a previous order of the House (consideration: CR H5609-5615)House floor actions
  10. Sep 14, 2026Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order of the House.House floor actions
  11. Sep 14, 2026ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 93 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 and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida and Representative Moulton of Massachusetts or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  12. Apr 28, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
  13. Apr 28, 2026Submitted in HouseHouse floor actions
  14. Apr 28, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 15, 2026 · HousePassed 220–204
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 7 yes, 203 noI 0 yes, 1 noD 213 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Jake Auchincloss D-MA-4
  • Salud O. Carbajal D-CA-24
  • Jason Crow D-CO-6
  • Jared F. Golden D-ME-2
  • Maggie Goodlander D-NH-2
  • Chrissy Houlahan D-PA-6
  • Ted Lieu D-CA-36
  • Jimmy Panetta D-CA-19
  • Mike Quigley D-IL-5
  • Patrick Ryan D-NY-18
  • Robert C. "Bobby" Scott D-VA-3
  • Mike Thompson D-CA-4
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  • Derek Tran D-CA-45
  • Eugene Simon Vindman D-VA-7