Who it affects
- The President
- U.S. military forces fighting Iran
Passed CongressWar powersMilitaryForeign affairs
Withdrawal of U.S. forces fighting Iran
H.Con.Res. 86 · Resolution · Introduced April 20, 2026
This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from fighting Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes it, with an exception for defending against imminent attacks.
At a glance
Where it stands
Passed the House 215 to 208 on June 3.
Passed the Senate 50 to 48 on June 23.
How South Carolina voted
Lobbying and money
No lobbying reported yet
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What it would do
- The resolution would direct the President to withdraw U.S. forces from fighting Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes it.
- Congress could authorize fighting through a declaration of war or specific permission to use military force against Iran.
- Forces defending the United States, an ally, or a partner against imminent attack would be exempt.
- This exception requires the President to follow a specified War Powers Resolution rule.
- That rule generally requires withdrawal within 60 days after congressional notice is given or required, unless Congress authorizes fighting.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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House vote
Vote to pass
June 3, 2026 · Passed 215 to 208
- Republicans
- 4 yes
- 207 no
- Democrats
- 211 yes
- 0 no
- Independents
- 0 yes
- 1 no
Senate vote
Vote to pass
June 23, 2026 · Passed 50 to 48
- Republicans
- 4 yes
- 47 no
- Democrats
- 44 yes
- 1 no
- Independents
- 2 yes
- 0 no
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. (D-NY)
- Introduced
- April 20, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 5
- Committees
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee; House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Latest action
- June 24, 2026 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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 .)
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