Rep. Jacobs Introduces Resolution to End US Military Involvement in Iran Hostilities
This bill is currently in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where it was sent on May 13, 2026. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no action has been taken since it was referred. It is not moving forward at this time.
War powers resolutions are often introduced but rarely pass both chambers. This effort faces a steep climb in a divided Congress where Iran policy is a major point of disagreement.
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If enacted, active-duty service members currently engaged in hostilities against Iran would be withdrawn from combat operations. Troops stationed in the region for defensive purposes would remain, but those in active combat or occupation roles would be pulled back. This could reduce immediate danger for deployed personnel while potentially shifting missions and deployments across the region.
“Congress hereby directs the President to remove the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, including potential ground forces in a combat role or used for occupation”
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Submitted in House
A Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until authorized by Congress was narrowly defeated in the House. The 212-212 tie vote means the effort failed. It was the first House vote on the issue since the conflict hit a 60-day deadline for congressional authorization on May 1.
The US House of Representatives voted down a war powers resolution directing President Trump to remove US forces from hostilities against Iran. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, failed in a 212-212 tie. Tensions remain high following strikes that began on February 28.
The Senate once again voted down a war powers resolution seeking to rein in President Trump's power to attack Iran. The motion to discharge the resolution failed 49-50 after Senator John Fetterman voted against it, despite three Republicans breaking ranks to support the measure.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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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