HCONRES38: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove…
119th Congress (2025–2027) · House concurrent resolution · Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
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.
Key facts
| Item |
Detail |
| Roll-call votes |
1 |
| Chamber |
House |
| Latest vote |
2026-03-05: Failed |
| Latest action |
2026-03-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Policy area |
International Affairs |
| Official record |
Congress.gov |
What the bill does
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 wars, Congressional-executive branch relations, Iran, Middle East, Military operations and strategy, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, War and emergency powers
Roll-call votes on HCONRES38 (119th Congress)
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date |
Chamber |
Question |
Result |
Yea |
Nay |
Not voting |
Record |
| 2026-03-05 |
House |
Yea-and-Nay |
Failed |
212 |
219 |
1 |
Official tally |
What is HCONRES38 in the 119th Congress?
HCONRES38 (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.) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4].
What is the latest action on HCONRES38?
On 2026-03-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
How many roll-call votes were held on HCONRES38?
1 recorded vote in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2026-03-05, was "Yea-and-Nay": Failed.