House passes War Powers resolution ordering U.S. forces out of hostilities with Iran, 220–204
The House of Representatives voted late on September 15, 2026 to direct President Trump to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of hostilities with Iran. The House agreed to the resolution by a vote of 220 to 204, with 9 members not voting (Roll No. 307).
The measure was H. Con. Res. 93, “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran,” sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts. The 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. Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by the requirement, provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution.
Because it is a concurrent resolution, the measure would need to pass the Senate as well, and it does not carry the force of law or require the President’s signature.
The vote followed an hour of floor debate the previous day. The debate was equally divided and controlled by Rep. Brian Mast of Florida, the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Moulton. Moulton argued the war had failed. He said the conflict was an “unconstitutional, illegal, dumb war that has truly not just failed but backfired,” and told the House that “the Constitution delegates to Congress no more important responsibility than deciding when to send the best of America, our young Americans, to war.”
Mast opposed the resolution and defended the administration’s approach. He said the measure was “designed for political points” and “political theater,” and challenged its sponsors to specify which forces they wanted withdrawn, saying, “I would love to hear from you exactly what forces you are demanding be removed.”
The vote was the latest in a series of War Powers measures on the Iran war. Moulton noted that his resolution closely followed H. Con. Res. 86, which passed both the House and the Senate, and that the House again passed H. Con. Res. 89 in July with the same message. Supporters said the House Foreign Affairs Committee had not held a public hearing with an administration official on the war.
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