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Read. Follow. Verify.House Procedure for Voting on Iran Military Withdrawal Resolution
Record date · May 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The House of Representatives has established the rules for debating and voting on H. Con. Res. 86, a resolution that would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. This procedural action allows the resolution to be brought to the floor at any time under specific debate conditions.
This action sets the stage for a formal House vote on whether to mandate the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from hostilities involving Iran, as authorized under the War Powers Resolution.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Armed Forces
The resolution concerns the potential removal of these forces from hostilities with Iran.
President of the United States
The resolution directs the President to take specific action regarding military deployment.
Key Facts
- The House approved a unanimous consent request to allow consideration of H. Con. Res. 86 at any time.
- The resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran pursuant to the War Powers Resolution.
- Debate on the resolution is limited to one hour.
- Debate time will be equally divided and controlled by Representative Mast and Representative Meeks.
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- The resolution will be considered as read.
- No intervening motions are permitted; the previous question is considered ordered to adoption.
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Use of War Powers Resolution
The document highlights the active use of Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to challenge executive military authority.
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