H.Con.Res. 38 · 119th Congress · House

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.

Active· Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449)
Introduced
Jun 17, 25
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 05, 2026House floor actions

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. MAR 05, 2026House floor actions

    On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #85

    212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).

    212Yea
    219Nay
    0NV
  3. MAR 05, 2026Library of Congress

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).

    Roll Call #85
    212Yea
    219Nay
    0NV
  4. MAR 05, 2026House floor actions

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H2449)

  5. MAR 04, 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.

  6. MAR 04, 2026House floor actions

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

  7. MAR 04, 2026House floor actions

    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 38.

  8. MAR 04, 2026House floor actions

    Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration

    CR H2395-2412; text: CR H2395-2396)

    2395Yea
    2412Nay
    0NV
  9. MAR 04, 2026House floor actions

    Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.

  10. MAR 03, 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.

  11. JUN 17, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  12. JUN 17, 2025Library of Congress

    Submitted in House

Committees

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jun 17, 2025

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