HCR40Introduced in the House
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Introduced by Gregory Meeks, District NY-5
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Official description
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Where it stands
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Agreeing to the Resolution RC# 114 · April 16, 2026
213
Yes
214
No
4
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | No |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | No |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | No |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | No |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | No |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | No |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | No |
| French Hill | AR-2 | No |
Bill history
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2929-2937; text: CR H2929)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
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).
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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