CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.

H.Con.Res. 61 · House resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 41 Democratic cosponsors · See all 41 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Failed

Came to a vote and did not get the votes it needed.

Usually nothing. A measure can be brought back, but one that failed on the floor rarely returns in the same Congress.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Failed 210–216

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere. The action is taken pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution. The requirement to remove troops applies unless the hostilities are authorized by a declaration of war. Troops may also remain if there is a specific congressional authorization for the use of military force against the designated terrorist organization. The resolution was submitted in the House of Representatives by Mr. Meeks and several other members. It was subsequently referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Scored +3

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    Requires specific congressional authorization, increasing transparency in war-making.

  • Scored +3

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    Ending hostilities typically reduces the cost of military engagement.

  • Scored +2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The removal of forces from hostilities typically reduces immediate military spending.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill explicitly restricts the President's unilateral power to conduct hostilities.

  • Scored -5

    Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?

    The bill directs the removal of forces from counter-terrorism hostilities.

  • Scored -2

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    Removing forces from hostilities with terrorist organizations may be perceived as reducing regional security.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

  • The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision. Failed 210 yes · 216 no

    See who voted how →

    12/17/2025 · Roll call 345 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”