H.Con.Res. 86 · 119th Congress
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Latest action
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
June 24, 2026
In plain language
AI-generatedOfficial summary
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.Elements of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by this requirement provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution. (The provision generally requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after the President notifies or is required to notify Congress of such involvement, unless Congress authorizes such use. For more information on the War Powers Resolution, see CRS In Focus 13134.)
Source: Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov · as of Jul 23, 2026
How it has moved
- June 24, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- June 23, 2026Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184. (consideration: CR S3039-3040)
- June 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184.
- June 23, 2026Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged pursuant to the order of 06/18/2026.
- June 23, 2026Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged pursuant to the order of 06/18/2026.
- June 4, 2026Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- June 3, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- June 3, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 199).
- June 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 199).
- June 3, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3812-3813)
- June 2, 2026Mr. Issa asked unanimous consent That, notwithstanding clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on the vote by the yeas and nays on the question of adoption of H. Con. Res. 86, may be postponed until the legislative day of June 3, 2026. Agreed to without objection.