Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
- Bill Number
- H.Con.Res. 84
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Failed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-03T08:05:38Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 84) directs the President to remove all United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. It invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (a 1973 law that requires the President to notify Congress of military actions and allows Congress to order troop withdrawals in certain cases without prior authorization).
Key Provisions
- Congress orders the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon no later than 7 days after the resolution's adoption by both the House and Senate.
- The resolution was introduced by Representative Rashida Tlaib on April 13, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No changes to existing law; this is a concurrent resolution, which expresses Congress's position but does not create new law or require the President's signature to pass both chambers. It relies on the existing War Powers Resolution for its directive.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Forces the executive branch (Department of Defense and President) to rapidly redeploy troops, potentially disrupting military operations.
- Citizens: Minimal direct impact on U.S. citizens, but could affect military personnel and their families stationed in Lebanon.
- International relations: May signal reduced U.S. military presence in the Middle East, influencing alliances, regional stability, or relations with Lebanon, Israel, or other nations involved in the area.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- President and executive branch: Must comply with the withdrawal order.
- U.S. Armed Forces: Troops in Lebanon face immediate redeployment.
- Congress: Asserts its authority over military deployments.
- Lebanese government and regional actors: Could alter U.S. security assistance or influence local dynamics.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Tests enforcement of the War Powers Resolution; past presidents have sometimes challenged such directives as unconstitutional.
- Constitutional: Highlights tensions between Congress's power to declare war (Article I) and the President's role as Commander-in-Chief (Article II).
- Political: Could spark debate on U.S. foreign policy, military engagements, and congressional oversight, especially if not adopted or vetoed (though concurrent resolutions cannot be vetoed).
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (25)
Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Mejia, Analilia [D-NJ-11], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-06-04: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 92 - 324, 2 Present (Roll no. 201). (Roll call 201)
- 2026-06-04: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 92 - 324, 2 Present (Roll no. 201). (Roll call 201)
- 2026-06-04: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3872)
- 2026-06-03: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 84, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tlaib demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2026-06-03: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
- 2026-06-03: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Con. Res. 84.
- 2026-06-03: WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were in violation of the spirit of debate. Without objection, the words were stricken from the record.
- 2026-06-03: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 84.
- 2026-06-03: Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3814-3822; text: CR H3814)
- 2026-06-03: Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
- 2026-06-03: ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 84 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida and Representative Tlaib of Michigan, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2026-04-13: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. — issued 2026-04-13 — PDF (2 pages)