House concurrent resolution · H.Con.Res. 40 (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.

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Latest action Apr 16, 2026

Sponsor: Gregory W. Meeks (U.S. Representative, NY-5, Democratic)

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Summary

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 .)

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Where it stands

Did not advance and is no longer active.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Adopted

Did not pass

Committee

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Recorded votes

Vote: On Agreeing to the Resolution
U.S. HouseApr 16, 2026Result: Failed
(213) (214) (1) (3)

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Full history

Apr 16, 2026
Did not pass
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
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Apr 16, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Apr 16, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (roll no. 114).
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
Apr 16, 2026
The Previous Question Was Ordered Pursuant to a Previous Order of the House.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
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Apr 15, 2026
Passed a chamber
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 40 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 Me
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Jun 24, 2025
Introduced
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Jun 23, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Jun 23, 2025
Submitted in House
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