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H.Con.Res. 89 (119th): A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

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Recorded summary

This House concurrent resolution, under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military unless Congress has enacted a declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force for that purpose. It states that it does not prevent the U.S. from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.

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Theological note: The measure bears on whether the civil sword is wielded under lawful authority and for just cause. Scripture assigns the sword to government as a servant for justice (Romans 13:4), and Reformed ethics holds that lethal force must be restrained by lawful process and proportion, with defense against imminent attack remaining legitimate. The resolution's concern for constitutional authorization and its preservation of defensive action align with those principles, though strategic judgment about any particular conflict remains prudential.

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Recorded votes

Roll 282 · 23-Jul-2026 10:24 AM · On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed

Yea 214 · Nay 208 · Other 9

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Roll 244 · September 24, 2026, 01:45 PM · On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)

Yea 49 · Nay 50 · Other 1

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