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Removes U.S. Troops from Iran Hostilities
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Removes U.S. Troops from Iran Hostilities

IntroducedApril 20, 2026
Adopted4 months ago
Intro
House
Senate
International AffairsConflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers
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Why This Matters
Right now

Under the War Powers Resolution?, the President generally must remove troops from hostilities? within 60 days of notifying Congress, unless Congress authorizes using force.

This resolution directs the President to pull U.S. troops out of any military conflicts with Iran, except for defense purposes.

If you are a U.S. service member, this resolution aims to remove you from hostilities with Iran unless there is an imminent threat?.
Who this affects
U.S. military personnel · military families · citizens concerned about military involvement
What this resolution does
  1. 1This resolution calls for the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from military actions against Iran.
  2. 2It allows for the presence of troops only if they are needed to defend the U.S. or its allies from an immediate threat.
  3. 3The resolution emphasizes that any military action must have prior approval from Congress or a formal declaration of war?.

The debate

The case for

Congress never approved this war, and the 60 day limit has passed.

Rep. James A. HimesVoted yes
vs

The case against

Votes like this give Iran hope and make the war last longer.

Rep. Randy FineVoted no

Go deeper

Read the detailed 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.)

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Last changed 1 month ago · checked hourly

Resolution ProgressAdopted
The House and Senate both vote on this. It doesn't go to the President.
Intro
House
Senate
IntroducedApr 20
Sponsors
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HouseJun 3
House Vote
Yes 215No 208Not Voting 7
Crossed party lines: 4 Republicans voted Yes
See How Everyone Voted
SenateJun 23
Senate Vote
Yes 50No 48Not Voting 2
Crossed party lines: 1 Democrat voted No · 4 Republicans voted Yes
See How Everyone Voted
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