H.Con.Res. 86 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
House: Adopted Jun 3, 2026, 215–208 (roll call 199); Senate: Adopted Jun 23, 2026, 50–48 (roll call 184)
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDirects removal of U.S. forces from Iran hostilities
This resolution directs the President to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of any hostilities with Iran, unless Congress has explicitly authorized military action through a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization to use military force. There's an exception: forces needed to defend against an imminent attack on the U.S., an ally, or a partner can remain, but even then the President must follow the War Powers Resolution rules (which generally require removing forces within 60 days unless Congress approves the military involvement).
How it affects you
This resolution affects how military decisions get made at the highest levels of government. It doesn't directly change most people's daily lives, but it shapes whether and how the U.S. military gets involved in conflict with Iran—a decision that could have major consequences for national security, military personnel, and broader foreign policy.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 20, 2026)
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 .)
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. 86
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-5) · Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · International Affairs · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 24, 2026: “Message on Senate action sent to the House.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Concurrent Resolution · Jun 23, 2026
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to 50–48
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 44 | 1 | 0 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 4 | 47 | 2 |
5 members voted against most of their party: 1 Democrats voted No and 4 Republicans voted Yes.
Source: senate.gov · roll call 184
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 4 official versions.