U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HCR86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 4, 2026:
119 HCON 86 : Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 86 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2026 Received; referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 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. Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
Sponsors
- Gregory Meeks (D, HD-005) · primary sponsor
- James Himes (D, HD-004)
- Adam Smith (D, HD-WA-9)
- Gabe Amo (D, HD-RI-1)
- Maggie Goodlander (D, HD-002)
- Thomas Massie (R, HD-004)
Latest actions
- : Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184. (consideration: CR S3039-3040)
- : Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 184.
- : Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged pursuant to the order of 06/18/2026.
- : Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- : Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3812-3813)
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 199).
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 199).
- : Mr. 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.
Votes
- On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86: H. Con. Res. 86 (June 23, 2026): 50 yea, 48 nay, passed
- On Agreeing to the Resolution (June 3, 2026): 215 yea, 208 nay, passed
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 HCR86?
- HCR86 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 HCR86?
- Passed one chamber as of June 24, 2026. Latest action: Message on Senate action sent to the House. (June 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR86?
- Gregory Meeks (D, HD-005), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR86?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-conres/86
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