What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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 .)
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HCONRES.93
House
220-204
PASSED
Independents
220 yea
204 nay
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
2026-09-16
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2026-09-15
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-09-15
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 204 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H5609)
2026-09-15
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5826-5827)
2026-09-15
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 204 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H5609)
2026-09-14
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 93, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moulton demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postp
2026-09-14
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 93 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be
2026-09-14
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 93.
2026-09-14
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
2026-09-14
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HCONRES.93 pass?
HCONRES.93 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HCONRES.93 do?
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 Presi…
Who sponsored HCONRES.93?
HCONRES.93 was sponsored by Seth Moulton (D-Massachusetts).
Who voted against HCONRES.93?
12 members broke with their party on this vote.
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