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Congress Passes Resolution to End Military Conflict with Iran

Original title: Iran (Executive Calendar)

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Congress has passed a directing the President to end military hostilities against Iran, marking the first time both chambers have used the 1973 War Powers Act to force an end to a conflict. Senators Merkley and Schatz criticized the administration's 'war of choice,' citing significant loss of life, economic strain, and the failure to secure a nuclear agreement, while noting that the current framework for peace involves significant concessions to Iran.

Why it matters

This resolution legally mandates that the President must cease military hostilities against Iran unless explicit Congressional authorization is granted, effectively ending the current military engagement.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

U.S. Armed Forces

The resolution directs the removal of these forces from hostilities against Iran.

Directly affected

American families

The conflict is cited as a factor in increased gas prices and a 4.2 percent year-over-year inflation rate.

Directly affected

American farmers

Increased costs for fertilizer and diesel are attributed to the conflict.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It directs the President to stop military hostilities against Iran unless Congress provides specific authorization.
What are the terms of the new framework with Iran?
The framework includes unfreezing $24 billion in Iranian funds, a $300 billion redevelopment plan, and allowing Iran to charge fees for ships in the Strait of Hormuz after 60 days.
Why is this resolution significant?
It is the first time since the 1973 War Powers Act was signed that both chambers of Congress have approved a to end a military conflict.

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First use of War Powers Act

This is the first time since the 1973 War Powers Act was signed that both chambers of Congress have approved a concurrent resolution directing the President to end a military conflict.

Connected Entities

Brian Schatz, Strait of Hormuz, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and 4 more
PersonBrian Schatz“U.S. Senator who spoke on the Senate floor regarding the resolution.”Map →
locationStrait of Hormuz“Strategic waterway central to the conflict and the peace framework.”Map →
otherJoint Comprehensive Plan of Action“The 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran.”Map →
PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States.”Map →
PersonBarack Obama“Former President of the United States.”Map →
locationIran“The nation involved in the military conflict and the subject of the resolution.”Map →
PersonJeff Merkley“U.S. Senator who spoke on the Senate floor regarding the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy85
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