HCONRES 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.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Introduced
- Jun 17, 2025
- Latest action
- Mar 5, 2026
- Sponsor
- Rep. Thomas Massie [R-KY-4]
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Cosponsors
- 94
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.
Recent actions
- Mar 5, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 5, 2026 On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
- Mar 5, 2026 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, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449)
- Mar 4, 2026 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, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
- Mar 4, 2026 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 38.
- Mar 4, 2026 Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2395-2412; text: CR H2395-2396)
Votes
- On Agreeing to the Resolution Failed · Mar 5, 2026, 9:37 PM