Senate rejects the war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89
SEP 24, 2026 · 1:45 PM ET
Party-line vote, except 1 Democrat and 4 Republicans who crossed. 1 vote short of the 50 needed.
A concurrent resolution never goes to the President. The War Powers Act says it can order troops home, but since a 1983 Supreme Court ruling (INS v. Chadha) that power is widely seen as unenforceable.
THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION →A concurrent resolution never goes to the President. The War Powers Act says it can order troops home, but since a 1983 Supreme Court ruling (INS v. Chadha) that power is widely seen as unenforceable.
THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION →What the Senate was voting on
The Senate voted on whether to adopt H.Con.Res. 89, which directs the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes the use of force. As a concurrent resolution under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, it would not be sent to the President; the legal force of this kind of resolution has been disputed. It fell 1 vote short of the 50 needed and was rejected.
Adopt H.Con.Res. 89, directing the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes force.
Reject H.Con.Res. 89.
Directs the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes the use of force.
Failed in the Senate 49–50 on Sept. 24, 2026, 174 days after it was introduced.
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- On a 50–50 tie the Vice President can cast the deciding vote.
50 is a majority of the 99 senators voting yes or no. Members voting “present” or absent don’t count.
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- On a 50–50 tie the Vice President can cast the deciding vote.
Party line, with 1 Democrat and 4 Republicans crossing1 Democrat and 4 Republicans crossed. It wasn’t enough.
Every vote on H.Con.Res. 89, in both chambersPassed the House. Failed in the Senate.
CHAMBER CONTRASTThe House agreed to it 214–208 on July 23, with 4 Republicans voting yes. The Senate rejected it 49–50 on Sept. 24, 1 short of the 50 needed, with 4 Republicans voting yes.
- SEP 24Discharged from committeeDISCHARGED
- SEP 24#244THIS VOTEOn adoptionFAILED49–501 vote short of the 50 needed.
Coverage of this vote and its bill30 stories from 26 outlets
- WOUB Public MediaOhio’s U.S. senators stand behind Trump on Iran war as high gas prices continue - WOUB Public Media -
- The GuardianRepublican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’
- MS NOWLEFTRepublicans just whiffed on another great chance to break with Trump
- clevelandLEFTMoreno asks DOJ to consider charging Ohio doctor who forced abortion pills on girlfriend: Capitol Letter
- PoliticoCENTERDemocrat's 'lightning in a bottle' scenario
- NewsweekCENTERList of Republicans who backed Democratic bid to end Trump's Iran war
- Hindustan TimesCENTERAdam Hamilton vs Roger Marshall midterms 2026: How Iran War has become a flashpoint in the Kansas Senate race
- Hindustan TimesCENTERAdam Hamilton vs Roger Marshall midterms 2026: How Iran War has become a flashpoint in the Kansas Senate race
- clevelandLEFTHusted, Moreno vote no again on Iran war powers
- The New RepublicLEFTMAGA Congressman Takes Page Out of Trump’s Book on Media Ban
- The New RepublicLEFTMAGA Senator Goes on Crazed Posting Spree About Furries
- HuffPostLEFTVulnerable GOP Senator Casts Deciding Vote Against Resolution To End Iran War
- NBC NewsCENTERSenate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war as most Republicans stick with Trump
- Michigan AdvanceCENTERDemocrats gain 4 in US Senate GOP on Iran war resolution, but vote falls short * Michigan Advance
- Wisconsin WatchHas Tom Tiffany voted five times against ending the Iran war?
- Daily KosLEFTCBC Roundup: LaShonda “L.J.” Holloway for (FL-4) – For the people, not the powerful
- Northwest Progressive InstituteLast Week In Congress: How Cascadia's U.S. lawmakers voted (September 21st-25th, 2026) - NPI's Cascadia Advocate
- The American ConservativeRIGHTOn Iran, Republicans Want to Have It Both Ways
- Daily MailCENTERTrump brutally rebuked over dragged-out Iran war as Republican defectors vote to handcuff his power
- Daily MailCENTERTrump brutally rebuked over dragged-out Iran war as Republican defectors vote to handcuff his power
Lean describes the outlets, not the vote.
