Resolution to End U.S. Military Hostilities Against Iran

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.May 14, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution would legally mandate the withdrawal of U.S. troops from combat operations against Iran by March 30, 2026, unless Congress passes a new declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of military force.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

United States Armed Forces

The resolution mandates the removal of these forces from specific combat roles against Iran.

President of the United States

The resolution directs the President to withdraw forces from hostilities within a 30-day timeframe.

What changed

Current stage: passed_chamber.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 was enacted to limit the President's ability to commit U.S. forces to an armed conflict without congressional approval. context

Summary

This resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from against the Islamic Republic of Iran within 30 days of February 28, 2026, unless Congress provides specific authorization for war. It asserts that Congress has not yet authorized these military actions and seeks to reassert its constitutional authority over the use of force.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This resolution would legally mandate the withdrawal of U.S. troops from combat operations against Iran by March 30, 2026, unless Congress passes a new declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of military force.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this mean all U.S. troops must leave the Middle East?

No. The resolution only requires the removal of forces engaged in against Iran. It explicitly allows for a defensive troop presence in the region.

Can the U.S. still respond if attacked?

Yes. The resolution includes a stating that nothing in the text prevents the U.S. from defending itself, its forces, or its allies from imminent attack.

Does this stop intelligence gathering?

No. The resolution explicitly states it does not influence or disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities.

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Voting Record

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Total

417

Yes

208

No

209

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

How they voted (417)

+ 393 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 resolution explicitly uses Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to force a withdrawal, a rare and significant legislative action.

Islamic Republic of Iran United States Armed Forces

Connected Entities

personMr. Suozzi“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMr. Cuellar“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMr. Landsman“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMr. Gottheimer“Primary sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMr. Panetta“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

locationIslamic Republic of Iran“The nation currently involved in hostilities with U.S. Armed Forces.”Map →

personMr. Costa“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

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

personMr. Golden of Maine“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMr. Gray“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

organizationUnited States Armed Forces“The military forces subject to the proposed withdrawal mandate.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

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