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 (16 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 93 invokes the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. The withdrawal requirement would not apply to forces needed to defend the United States or an ally or partner from an imminent attack, provided the President fully complies with the War Powers Resolution's reporting requirements for any such continued use of force. The directive would not apply if Congress has explicitly authorized military action against Iran through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.
The resolution primarily affects the President's authority to continue military operations involving Iran without specific congressional authorization, and it concerns U.S. Armed Forces currently engaged in or supporting hostilities related to Iran. As a concurrent resolution invoking the War Powers Resolution, it is a mechanism for Congress to assert its role in decisions about the use of military force, rather than a law requiring the President's signature.
The bill was introduced on April 28, 2026, by Rep. Seth Moulton with several Democratic cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It passed the House on September 15, 2026, by a vote of 220–204. It now goes to the Senate for consideration; the Senate would need to agree to the resolution for it to take effect, since War Powers Resolution concurrent resolutions of this kind do not require presidential signature.
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Official summary
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Elements of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by this requirement provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution. (The provision generally requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after the President notifies or is required to notify Congress of such involvement, unless Congress authorizes such use. For more information on the War Powers Resolution, see CRS In Focus 13134.)
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 93 do?
- H.Con.Res. 93 invokes the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. The withdrawal requirement would not apply to forces needed to defend the United States or an ally or partner from an imminent attack, provided the President fully complies with the War Powers Resolution's reporting requirements for any such continued use of force. The directive would not apply if Congress has explicitly authorized military action against Iran through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. The resolution primarily affects the President's authority to continue military operations involving Iran without specific congressional authorization, and it concerns U.S. Armed Forces currently engaged in or supporting hostilities related to Iran. As a concurrent resolution invoking the War Powers Resolution, it is a mechanism for Congress to assert its role in decisions about the use of military force, rather than a law requiring the President's signature. The bill was introduced on April 28, 2026, by Rep. Seth Moulton with several Democratic cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It passed the House on September 15, 2026, by a vote of 220–204. It now goes to the Senate for consideration; the Senate would need to agree to the resolution for it to take effect, since War Powers Resolution concurrent resolutions of this kind do not require presidential signature.
- Has H.Con.Res. 93 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 93. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 93?
- H.Con.Res. 93 was sponsored by Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 93?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (16 Sep 2026).
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