H.Con.Res. 75 · Where this bill is now
Failed in the House
Failed May 14, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDirects removal of U.S. forces from Iran hostilities
This is a concurrent resolution that directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities against Iran by March 30, 2026, unless Congress passes either a formal declaration of war or an authorization for military action first. The resolution includes an important exception: it allows the U.S. to continue defending itself, its troops, its diplomatic buildings, and allied countries from immediate threats.
How it affects you
This would primarily affect members of the U.S. Armed Forces currently involved in operations against Iran, as it would require their withdrawal by the specified date unless Congress takes additional action. For most Americans, the main impact would be on military operations and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East during that period.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 4, 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 no later than March 30, 2026, 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Con.Res. 75
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Sponsor: Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) · Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 14, 2026: “Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Agreeing to the Resolution · May 14, 2026
Agreeing to the Resolution Failed 212–212
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 209 | 1 | 2 |
| Independents | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Republicans | 3 | 210 | 4 |
4 members voted against most of their party: 1 Democrats voted No and 3 Republicans voted Yes.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.