U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HCR89: 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, September 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, July 23, 2026:
119 HCON 89 : Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. IIB 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 89 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 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 1. Termination of use of force (a) Termination Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(c) ), Congress hereby directs the President to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, including potential ground forces in a combat role or used for occupation, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to-- (1) prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack; (2) prevent the United States Armed Forces from maintaining a troop presence in the region for defensive purposes; or (3) force the removal of United States Armed Forces …
Sponsors
- Pramila Jayapal (D, HD-007) · primary sponsor
- Jason Crow (D, HD-006)
- Greg Casar (D, 35)
- Gil Cisneros (D, HD-CA-31)
- Mike Thompson (D, HD-CA-4)
- Derek Tran (D)
- Pat Ryan (D, HD-018)
- Seth Moulton (D, HD-006)
- Ted Lieu (D)
- Maggie Goodlander (D, HD-002)
- Jonathan Jackson (D, HD-001)
- Thomas Massie (R, HD-004)
Latest actions
- : Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4962-4969)
- : Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244.
- : Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244.
- : Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- : Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged, under the order of 8/8/26.
- : Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).
- : Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186)
Votes
- On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89: H. Con. Res. 89 (September 24, 2026): 49 yea, 50 nay, failed
- On Agreeing to the Resolution (July 23, 2026): 214 yea, 208 nay, passed
Subjects: Conflicts and wars, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Congressional-executive branch relations, Iran, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, Middle East, Military operations and strategy, International Affairs
Common questions
- What is HCR89?
- HCR89 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 HCR89?
- Failed as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4962-4969) (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR89?
- Pramila Jayapal (D, HD-007), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR89?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-conres/89
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