Contact Congress about H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

The President would have to end U.S. fighting against Iran unless Congress clearly approves it. Troops could still defend against an imminent attack and remain nearby for defense.

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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. is a House bill passed by the House. The latest recorded action: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).

Latest action on H.Con.Res. 89: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).

Who this affects: This resolution mainly affects U.S. service members who could be sent to fight Iran and the families who support them. It also affects the President and military commanders by limiting when they could continue combat without Congress. Allied countries and coalition partners could still receive defense and intelligence support under the stated conditions.

Why this matters: The United States could not keep fighting Iran without clear approval from Congress, except when using force for allowed self-defense. This would give Congress a larger role in decisions about continued combat. It could affect troops and their families while leaving room to answer an imminent attack. The result would also depend on how the President applies terms such as “hostilities” and “defensive purposes.”

Key provisions in H.Con.Res. 89

• The measure uses section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to remove U.S. forces from fighting Iran, its government, or its military. That section is the part Congress invokes to order forces out of hostilities.
• The fighting to be ended includes the possible use of ground troops for combat or occupation.
• U.S. forces could still defend the country, American troops, U.S. diplomatic sites, and allies facing an imminent attack.
• U.S. troops could stay in the region for defense if they are not fighting Iran.
• The resolution would not make U.S. forces leave the region simply because they are stationed there. It applies to forces involved in fighting Iran.

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