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.
119-HCONRES-38119th CongressIntroduced Jun 17, 2025International Affairs
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4](R-KY-4)94 cosponsors
Summary
This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against 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 States from defending itself from imminent attack.
Subjects
Conflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers
Actions (13)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2026House floor actions
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
Mar 5, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
Mar 5, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449)
Mar 5, 2026House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 38, 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.
Mar 4, 2026House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Mar 4, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 38.
Mar 4, 2026House floor actions
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2395-2412; text: CR H2395-2396)
Mar 4, 2026House floor actions
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Mar 4, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent That, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 38 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 two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 17, 2025House floor actions
Submitted in House
Jun 17, 2025Library of Congress
Submitted in House
Jun 17, 2025Library of Congress