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.
This concurrent resolution directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution , to withdraw United States Armed Forces from hostilities. Specifically, this applies to engagements with any presidentially designated terrorist organizations operating within the Western Hemisphere . The resolution mandates this removal unless Congress has provided explicit authorization through either a formal declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against such organizations. This measure underscores a legislative effort to assert congressional authority and oversight regarding military deployments and engagements in the Americas.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that each such concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on each such concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for: 1) with respect to H. Con. Res. 61, one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees; and 2) with respect to H. Con. Res. 64, one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts or their respective designees.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5978-5984; text: CR H5978)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 61.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 61, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6004-6005)
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 345).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that each such concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on each such concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for: 1) with respect to H. Con. Res. 61, one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees; and 2) with respect to H. Con. Res. 64, one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts or their respective designees.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5978-5984; text: CR H5978)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 61.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 61, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6004-6005)
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 345).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International Affairs
Latin AmericaMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTerrorismWar and emergency powers
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.
USA119th CongressHCONRES-61| House
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This concurrent resolution directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution , to withdraw United States Armed Forces from hostilities. Specifically, this applies to engagements with any presidentially designated terrorist organizations operating within the Western Hemisphere . The resolution mandates this removal unless Congress has provided explicit authorization through either a formal declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against such organizations. This measure underscores a legislative effort to assert congressional authority and oversight regarding military deployments and engagements in the Americas.
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Timeline
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that each such concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on each such concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for: 1) with respect to H. Con. Res. 61, one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees; and 2) with respect to H. Con. Res. 64, one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts or their respective designees.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5978-5984; text: CR H5978)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 61.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 61, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6004-6005)
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 345).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 in the House if called up by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that each such concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on each such concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for: 1) with respect to H. Con. Res. 61, one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees; and 2) with respect to H. Con. Res. 64, one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative McGovern of Massachusetts or their respective designees.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5978-5984; text: CR H5978)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 61.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 61, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6004-6005)
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 345).