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HCONRES61: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…

119th Congress (2025–2027) · House concurrent resolution · Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

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.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2025-12-17: Failed
Latest action 2025-12-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area International Affairs
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U. S. Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

Subjects: Latin America, Military operations and strategy, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Terrorism, War and emergency powers


Roll-call votes on HCONRES61 (119th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2025-12-17 House Yea-and-Nay Failed 210 215 6 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HCONRES61 in the 119th Congress?

HCONRES61 (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…) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5].

What is the latest action on HCONRES61?

On 2025-12-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

How many roll-call votes were held on HCONRES61?

1 recorded vote in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2025-12-17, was "Yea-and-Nay": Failed.