Bills · HCONRES 89
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 89International Affairs
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
This resolution requires the President to end any active military fighting against Iran and prevents new combat operations unless Congress officially votes for them.AI-written
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AI-writtenOrders the President to stop all military combat against Iran unless Congress specifically votes to authorize a war, while still allowing for self-defense and intelligence sharing.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is part of a long-running debate over who has the power to take the country to war: the President or Congress. Under the Constitution, Congress has the power to declare war, but Presidents often use their role as Commander-in-Chief to launch military strikes without a formal vote. If this bill passes, it would create a legal barrier preventing the U.S. from entering a major conflict with Iran without a public debate and a vote in Congress.
For many voters, this matters because it impacts the risk of the U.S. being drawn into another long-term war in the Middle East. If you believe the President needs total flexibility to respond to threats quickly, you might find this bill dangerous. If you believe war should only happen after a national consensus through Congress, this bill provides a check on that power.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes it.
It reasserts the constitutional requirement for Congress to approve military conflicts.
PROVISION 02
Creates a specific exception for self-defense against imminent attacks.
It ensures the U.S. can still react immediately to protect troops and facilities without waiting for a vote.
PROVISION 03
Allows for the continued presence of troops in the region for defensive purposes.
It clarifies that this isn't a total withdrawal from the Middle East, only a ban on active fighting with Iran.
PROVISION 04
Protects intelligence gathering and sharing activities.
It ensures that national security officials can still monitor threats and work with allies even while combat is restricted.
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2 EVENTSAPR 23
Submitted in House
APR 23
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Concurrent Resolution
NumberHCONRES 89
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 23, 2026
Last actionApr 23, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 23, 2026
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 89International Affairs
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
This resolution requires the President to end any active military fighting against Iran and prevents new combat operations unless Congress officially votes for them.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 23, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 23, 2026
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