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HCONRES 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.

In progress
IntroducedJun 17, 2025
Policy areaInternational Affairs
Cosponsors94
What this bill is intended to do

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.

Latest action

Mar 5, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

How Congress voted · House roll call 85 · Mar 5, 2026
212 Yea219 Nay1 Not voting

Failed

How each party voted
Republicans2–214
Democrats210–4
Independents0–1

Revealed positions from the official roll call.

B72

The bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Iran, citing the War Powers Resolution. It emphasizes Congress's constitutional role in declaring war and includes provisions to ensure intelligence activities are not disrupted. The bill does not authorize new military force.

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Structural flags⚑ No enforcement or oversight⚑ Spends without a pay-for