HCONRES40
Reconsider tabled
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Jun 23, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version IHThat, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, other than those elements of the Armed Forces that may be necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner of the United States from imminent attack provided that the President complies fully with the requirements of section 5(b) the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)) with respect to any such use of the Armed Forces, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Legislative Timeline
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Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
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Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)
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DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
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Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
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On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 40 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida and Representative Meeks of New York, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
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Submitted in House
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Submitted in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.