CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

H.Con.Res. 75 · House resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 11 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 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 212–212

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 concurrent resolution directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It cites that the U.S. Armed Forces were introduced into hostilities on February 28, 2026. The resolution notes that Congress has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for these hostilities. It instructs the President to terminate the use of forces against Iran or its government/military within 30 days of the start date. This directive applies to ground forces in combat or occupation roles. Finally, the resolution clarifies that it does not authorize the use of military force.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +1

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The direction to remove forces from hostilities may reduce the scope of active military operations and associated costs.

  • Scored +1

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    Withdrawing from active hostilities can be a step toward reducing military conflict in favor of diplomatic avenues.

  • Scored +1

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    Ending active hostilities may reduce the number of service members put at risk of combat-related injuries or deaths.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

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 212 yes · 212 no

    See who voted how →

    05/14/2026 · Roll call 170 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”