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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 89 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.Con.Res. 89119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 04/23/2026REP. JAYAPALD-WA · SPONSORLeft: DW-NOMINATE -0.61 (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

17 members · Left 12 · Center 4 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Jayapal, Pramila (D-WA) (Introduced 04/23/2026)
Sponsor Voting RecordLeft · DW-NOMINATE -0.61 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 17 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Foreign Relations Committee; House - Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest Action07/23/2026 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Roll Call Votes1
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (04/23/2026)

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.

Text (3)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HCON 89 EH: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 89

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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.

1.Termination of use of force (a)TerminationPursuant 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 constructionNothing 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 in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.

2.Rule of construction relating to intelligence sharingNothing in this resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran or surrounding countries conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving— (1)the collection of intelligence; (2)the analysis of intelligence; or (3)the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner, if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States.

3.Rule of construction relating to nonauthorization of the use of military forceConsistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this concurrent resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force. Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HCON 89 IH: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 89

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2026 Ms. Jayapal 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.

1.Termination of use of force (a)TerminationPursuant 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 constructionNothing 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 in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.

2.Rule of construction relating to intelligence sharingNothing in this resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran or surrounding countries conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving— (1)the collection of intelligence; (2)the analysis of intelligence; or (3)the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner, if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States.

3.Rule of construction relating to nonauthorization of the use of military forceConsistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this concurrent resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

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. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. CON. RES. 89IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 23, 2026Received; referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsCONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.1.Termination of use of force(a)TerminationPursuant 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 constructionNothing 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 in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.2.Rule of construction relating to intelligence sharingNothing in this resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran or surrounding countries conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving—(1)the collection of intelligence;(2)the analysis of intelligence; or(3)the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner, if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States.3.Rule of construction relating to nonauthorization of the use of military forceConsistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this concurrent resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

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All Actions (15)

DateChamberAll Actions
04/23/2026Library of CongressSubmitted in House
04/23/2026House floor actionsSubmitted in House
04/23/2026Library of CongressSubmitted in House
04/23/2026House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
07/22/2026House floor actionsORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 89 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 among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative Jayapal of Washington, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
07/22/2026House floor actionsConsideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
07/22/2026House floor actionsConsidered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5160-5165; text: CR H5160)
07/22/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.
07/22/2026House floor actionsThe previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
07/22/2026House floor actionsPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
07/23/2026House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186)
07/23/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).
07/23/2026House floor actionsOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).
07/23/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/23/2026SenateReceived in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Titles (3)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Official Title as IntroducedDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Amendments (0)

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Cosponsors (16)

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Committees (2)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Foreign Relations Committee07/23/2026 Referred To
House - Foreign Affairs Committee04/23/2026 Referred To

Related Bills (15)

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