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157 results for “war powers”

Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 100 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · May 13, 2026

H.Con.Res. 100: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

…against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United…
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 99 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · May 12, 2026

H.Con.Res. 99: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

…against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United…
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 95 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Apr 30, 2026

H.Con.Res. 95: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

…against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United…
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 94 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Apr 29, 2026

H.Con.Res. 94: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

…against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United…
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 92 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Apr 28, 2026

H.Con.Res. 92: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

…against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United…
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 91 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Apr 27, 2026

H.Con.Res. 91: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

…against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United…
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 88 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Apr 22, 2026

H.Con.Res. 88: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

…against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United…
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 87 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Apr 21, 2026

H.Con.Res. 87: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

…against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United…
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 83 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Mar 27, 2026

H.Con.Res. 83: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon that have not been authorized by Congress.

…within seven days of the resolution's adoption, unless a declaration of war or authorization to use the U.S. Armed Forces for such purpose has been enacted. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 38 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Mar 05, 2026

H.Con.Res. 38: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

…Iran or any part of the Iranian government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United…
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 61 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Dec 17, 2025

H.Con.Res. 61: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.

…terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 11, 2026

H.J.Res. 69: Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

…nations, and Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 grants the power to declare war, which includes oversight of military sales that could affect national security. Additionally, the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq.) provides…
Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade B (Mostly sound) · Oct 10, 2026

H.R. 3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

…respect principles of decentralization. Overall, the bill is mostly sound but warrants careful review of specific provisions to ensure they remain within constitutional bounds. Congress has explicit constitutional authority to provide for…
Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade C (Significant issues) · Oct 09, 2026

H.R. 1011: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

…concerns under the Tenth Amendment and the principle of decentralization, warranting a structural reconsideration of the federal role. Congress has authority under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (the General Welfare Clause) to spend for…
Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026

H.R. 10326: PROOF Act

…or commercial disclosure. It does not authorize general searches, warrantless surveillance of private papers, or speech/assembly restrictions. No Tenth Amendment violation because compliance is tied to administration of federal funds. The…
Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026

H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".

…with presentment under Article I, Section 7. No retroactive penalty, no warrantless taking, and just compensation under the Fifth Amendment Takings Clause is not triggered.
Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026

S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

…for the common Defence under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, to declare War under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, to raise and support Armies under Article I, Section 8, Clause 12, to provide and maintain a Navy under Article I, Section…
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 124 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Oct 09, 2026

H.Con.Res. 124: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 117 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Sep 15, 2026

H.Con.Res. 117: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill (official record) · H.Con.Res. 115 · 119th Congress · International Affairs · Sep 14, 2026

H.Con.Res. 115: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610)

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H.Con.Res. 100: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 99: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 95: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 94: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 92: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 91: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 88: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 87: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 83: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon that have not been authorized by Congress.

H.Con.Res. 38: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

H.Con.Res. 61: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.

H.J.Res. 69: Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

H.R. 3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

H.R. 1011: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

H.R. 10326: PROOF Act

H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".

S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

H.Con.Res. 124: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

H.Con.Res. 117: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 115: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.