Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244.
What this bill does
This resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or its government and military, including ground combat or occupation forces, unless Congress has explicitly authorized such action through a declaration of war or specific military force authorization. It includes exceptions clarifying that it does not prevent the U.S. from defending itself, its forces, diplomatic facilities, or allies from imminent attack, does not require removing troops stationed in the region for defensive purposes, and does not apply to forces not engaged in hostilities with Iran. The resolution also states it does not affect intelligence-sharing or collection activities related to Iran, and explicitly does not itself authorize any use of military force.
The resolution primarily affects the executive branch's authority to conduct or continue military operations against Iran, while leaving room for defensive deployments and intelligence cooperation. It would formally express Congress's position on the scope of permissible military action without initiating new hostilities or funding.
As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature and does not carry the force of law in the way a bill would, but it represents a formal congressional directive under the War Powers Resolution framework. Having passed the House on July 23, 2026 by a vote of 214-208, it now goes to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate agrees to it, it would reflect a joint congressional position directing the President's actions regarding Iran.
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Official summary
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.
Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 89 do?
- This resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or its government and military, including ground combat or occupation forces, unless Congress has explicitly authorized such action through a declaration of war or specific military force authorization. It includes exceptions clarifying that it does not prevent the U.S. from defending itself, its forces, diplomatic facilities, or allies from imminent attack, does not require removing troops stationed in the region for defensive purposes, and does not apply to forces not engaged in hostilities with Iran. The resolution also states it does not affect intelligence-sharing or collection activities related to Iran, and explicitly does not itself authorize any use of military force. The resolution primarily affects the executive branch's authority to conduct or continue military operations against Iran, while leaving room for defensive deployments and intelligence cooperation. It would formally express Congress's position on the scope of permissible military action without initiating new hostilities or funding. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature and does not carry the force of law in the way a bill would, but it represents a formal congressional directive under the War Powers Resolution framework. Having passed the House on July 23, 2026 by a vote of 214-208, it now goes to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate agrees to it, it would reflect a joint congressional position directing the President's actions regarding Iran.
- Has H.Con.Res. 89 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 89. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 89?
- H.Con.Res. 89 was sponsored by Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), with 16 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 89?
- Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244. (24 Sep 2026).
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