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.
This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days of February 28, 2026, unless Congress passes a formal declaration of war or specific military authorization. It prohibits U.S. troops from serving in combat or occupation roles against Iran while preserving the military's authority to defend American personnel, diplomatic posts, and allies from imminent attack. Forces stationed in the region for defensive support and ongoing intelligence-sharing activities would not be disrupted.
What this bill touches.
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it helps
- U.S. military service membersSection 2(a) requires troops engaged in hostilities against Iran to be withdrawn from combat roles and potential occupation duties within 30 days unless authorized by Congress.
Who it burdens
- The PresidentSection 2(a) directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days unless Congress explicitly declares war or authorizes the use of military force, restricting executive military discretion.
The provisions, in plain language.
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Requires the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days of February 28, 2026, unless Congress explicitly declares war or authorizes military action.
Allows the U.S. military to remain in the region for defensive missions and to defend the United States, its troops, diplomatic posts, or allies from imminent attacks.
Permits the U.S. government to continue collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence with coalition partners regarding threats from Iran or surrounding nations.
Specifies that the resolution does not authorize any use of military force.
Requires the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days of February 28, 2026, unless Congress explicitly declares war or authorizes military action.
Allows the U.S. military to remain in the region for defensive missions and to defend the United States, its troops, diplomatic posts, or allies from imminent attacks.
Permits the U.S. government to continue collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence with coalition partners regarding threats from Iran or surrounding nations.
How your members of Congress line up
How members voted on H.Con.Res. 75.
Recorded roll calls on this bill, most recent first. Open one to see each member's position.
How it moved.
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- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
- Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3506-3507)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 75, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 75.
- Considered previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H3439-3446; text: CR H3439)
- Consideration initiated previous order of the House.
- Mr. Self asked unanimous consent That, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 75 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 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.
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Submitted in House
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
- Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
- Mr. Self asked unanimous consent That, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 75 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 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.
- Submitted in House
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Civic Herald. “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, 119th Congress).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-hconres-75. Congress.gov record as of Jul 24, 2026.