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HCONRES75FEDERALSession 119Federal Billdead

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Resolution to End U.S. Military Hostilities Against Iran

Original title: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Last action · May 14, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sponsors: Josh Gottheimer and 11 others

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What This Bill Proposed

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.

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.

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

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

United States Armed Forces

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

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President of the United States

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

Key Facts

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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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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Failed in the House.

Procedural history

12 actions

May 14, 2026House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2026House
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
May 14, 2026HouseFloor
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
May 14, 2026House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3506-3507)
May 13, 2026House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 75, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 13, 2026House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

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May 13, 2026House
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 75.
May 13, 2026House
Considered previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H3439-3446; text: CR H3439)
May 13, 2026House
Consideration initiated previous order of the House.
Apr 27, 2026House
Mr. Self asked unanimous consent That, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 75 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 without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida and Representative Meeks of New York, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 4, 2026House
Submitted in House

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