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Resolution to Withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon

Original title: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.

April 13, 2026

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Current status: passed_chamber.

Last action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jun 4, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this resolution would legally mandate the withdrawal of U.S. military personnel from Lebanon within one week, directly impacting U.S. military deployment status in the region.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Armed Forces

Personnel currently stationed in Lebanon would be required to withdraw within seven days of the resolution's passage.

The President of the United States

The President is the individual directed to execute the withdrawal of forces.

What changed

Current stage: passed_chamber.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution directs the President to remove all United States Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption. It is introduced under the authority of the .

Why It Matters

If passed, this resolution would legally mandate the withdrawal of U.S. military personnel from Lebanon within one week, directly impacting U.S. military deployment status in the region.

Key Facts

The resolution mandates the removal of all U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon.
The deadline for withdrawal is 7 days after the date of the resolution's adoption.
The resolution is introduced under Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)).
The resolution requires approval by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The resolution was introduced in the House on April 13, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It directs the President to withdraw all U.S. military forces currently in Lebanon.

How long does the President have to comply?

The President must remove the forces within 7 days of the resolution being adopted by Congress.

What is the legal basis for this resolution?

It is based on Section 5(c) of the , which allows Congress to direct the removal of U.S. forces engaged in hostilities without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization.

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Voting Record

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Total

409

Yes

320

Present

Not Voting

Abstain

How they voted (409)

+ 385 more

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Invocation of War Powers

The use of Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution is a rare and significant legislative action intended to compel executive military policy.

Rashida Tlaib President of the United States

Connected Entities

locationLebanon“The country from which U.S. forces are directed to be removed.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs“The House committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

personRashida Tlaib“Member of the House of Representatives who submitted the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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Controversy80
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