This concurrent resolution - introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal [D-WA] on April 23rd - 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. On July 22nd, the concurrent resolution was put to a voice vote and the Chair announced that the noes prevailed. Rep. Jayapal requested a Yea-Nay vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. This vote comes amidst renewed Congressional efforts to curb hostilities in the Gulf following the failure of the MoU.

H.Con.Res.89 – Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Posted On: July 23, 2026

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This concurrent resolution – introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal [D-WA] on April 23rd – 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. On July 22nd, the concurrent resolution was put to a voice vote and the Chair announced that the noes prevailed. Rep. Jayapal requested a Yea-Nay vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. This vote comes amidst renewed Congressional efforts to curb hostilities in the Gulf following the failure of the MoU.

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H.Con.Res.89 – Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

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