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.
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.
Bill status
- Status
- Failed
- Sponsor
- Rep. Thomas Massie [R-KY-4]
- Cosponsors
- 94
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Introduced
- 2025-06-17
- Latest action
- 2026-03-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2026-03-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-03-05: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
- 2026-03-05: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
- 2026-03-05: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449)
- 2026-03-04: 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.