U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HCR40: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Status: Failed, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 23, 2025:
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 40 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2025 Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Smith of Washington , and Mr. Himes ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. SECTION That, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(c) ), Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, other than those elements of the Armed Forces that may be necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner of the United States from imminent attack provided that the President complies fully with the requirements of section 5(b) the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(b) ) with respect to any such use of the Armed Forces, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Sponsors
- Gregory Meeks (D, HD-005) · primary sponsor
- Adam Smith (D, HD-WA-9)
- James Himes (D, HD-004)
- Yassamin Ansari (D, HD-003)
- Jimmy Gomez (D)
- Mike Levin (D, HD-CA-49)
- Mike Thompson (D, HD-CA-4)
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D, HD-FL-20)
- Nikema Williams (D, HD-005)
- Derek Tran (D)
- Al Green (D, HD-009)
- Troy Carter (D, HD-LA-2)
Latest actions
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
- : Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
- : The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
- : DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
- : Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)
- : Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
- : ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 40 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 to adoption 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.
- : Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- : Submitted in House
Votes
- On Agreeing to the Resolution (April 16, 2026): 213 yea, 214 nay, failed
Subjects: Conflicts and wars, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Congressional-executive branch relations, Iran, Middle East, Military operations and strategy, International Affairs, War and emergency powers
Common questions
- What is HCR40?
- HCR40 is a bill in Congress (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.
- What is the status of HCR40?
- Failed as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR40?
- Gregory Meeks (D, HD-005), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR40?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-conres/40
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