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House Procedure for Voting on Iran Military Withdrawal Resolution

Original title: MAKING IN ORDER AT ANY TIME CONSIDERATION OF H. CON. RES. 86, DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES...

May 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action sets the stage for a formal House vote on whether to mandate the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from hostilities involving Iran, as authorized under the War Powers Resolution.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Armed Forces

The resolution concerns the potential removal of these forces from hostilities with Iran.

President of the United States

The resolution directs the President to take specific action regarding military deployment.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The House of Representatives has established the rules for debating and voting on H. Con. Res. 86, a resolution that would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. This procedural action allows the resolution to be brought to the floor at any time under specific debate conditions.

Key Facts

  • The House approved a unanimous consent request to allow consideration of H. Con. Res. 86 at any time.
  • The resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran pursuant to the War Powers Resolution.
  • Debate on the resolution is limited to one hour.
  • Debate time will be equally divided and controlled by Representative Mast and Representative Meeks.
  • The resolution will be considered as read.
  • No intervening motions are permitted; the previous question is considered ordered to adoption.

Why It Matters

This action sets the stage for a formal House vote on whether to mandate the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from hostilities involving Iran, as authorized under the War Powers Resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this document actually do?
It sets the rules for how and when the House of Representatives will debate and vote on a resolution regarding U.S. military involvement in Iran.
Does this document force the military to leave Iran immediately?
No, this document only establishes the procedural rules for the House to vote on the resolution that would direct such an action.

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Use of War Powers Resolution

The document highlights the active use of Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to challenge executive military authority.

H. Con. Res. 86

Connected Entities

personDan Meuser“Speaker pro tempore presiding over the session.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs“The committee chair or designee is authorized to call up the resolution.”Map →
personBrian Mast“Representative from Florida who requested the unanimous consent agreement.”Map →
personGregory Meeks“Representative from New York designated to control debate time.”Map →

Sources

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