H.Con.Res. 40Directing 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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Sponsor: Gregory W. Meeks [D-NY-05]
Cosponsors: 90 · 90 Democrats
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest action: Apr 16, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedJun 23, 2025
Failed in the HouseApr 16, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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 the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Con.Res. 40 as introduced in House on Jun 23, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 114

House Apr 16, 2026

On Agreeing to the Resolution

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

Failed

213 Yea 214 Nay 3 not voting · 1 present

Party-line vote 2 of 427 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.

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All members431 members

Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

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Cosponsors90 · 90 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.Con.Res. 40 and vote against it. 2 signed when it was filed.

Who lobbied on H.Con.Res. 405 organizations

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