Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
What does the HCONRES 40 do?
HCONRES 40 is a House concurrent resolution sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY). Directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)). Forces required to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack may remain, provided the President fully complies with the 60-day withdrawal requirement in section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Continued operations against Iran require either a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force.
Did HCONRES 40 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HCONRES 40 has failed in the House.
Status: Failed in House
Latest vote: House Failed 213–214 on April 16, 2026
Outlook: Dead
Key provisions
- War Powers Directive
- Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c))
- Carve-out for forces defending the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack, conditioned on the President complying with section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b))
- Authorization Threshold
- Military operations against Iran may continue only if authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran
- 90 cosponsors in the House; failed 213-214 in the House on April 16, 2026
Last updated June 10, 2026