Directing the President, Pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to Remove United States Armed Forces from Hostilities with Iran

The House debated a resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress has declared war or authorized military force against Iran, with an exception for forces needed to defend against an imminent attack. Supporters, led by Representative Moulton, said the war has cost over $100 billion and American lives, has not met its goals, has raised oil prices and shipping costs, and that the Constitution gives Congress the power to decide on war. Opponents, led by Representative Mast, said Iran has attacked and killed Americans for years and remains a serious threat, including through its nuclear program, and argued the resolution is too vague about which troops and equipment would be removed. Some time was also spent exchanging views on whether hearings on the war had been held and on each side’s framing of the other’s arguments.Written by AI from the debate. Updated 2026-10-17.

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