Rep. Meeks Introduces Resolution to Pull U.S. Forces from Hostilities with Iran
This bill is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has not been scheduled for any further action. The bill is considered stalled because it has not moved past the committee level.
Part of: story →While the sponsors are high ranking members, these resolutions often face strong opposition from the other party and rarely get enough votes to pass both the House and Senate.
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By ending hostilities with Iran, this resolution would reduce the pipeline of new veterans dealing with combat-related injuries, PTSD, and other long-term health effects from a potential prolonged military conflict. Fewer veterans would need to rely on the VA system for combat-related care if hostilities are curtailed before they escalate further.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214, 1 Present (Roll no. 114).
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
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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