HCONRES 38
119th Congress
House
International Affairs
Conflicts and wars
Congressional-executive branch relations
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers
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.
White House position
Strongly opposes
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Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Mar 5, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449)
Mar 5, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
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
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Mar 4, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Mar 4, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2395-2412; text: CR H2395-2396)
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 3, 2026
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.
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 17, 2025
Submitted in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | House · vote #85 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 212–219 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bill text
1 version
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
94
D
Pelosi, Nancy
D
Subramanyam, Suhas
D
Cohen, Steve
D
Crockett, Jasmine
D
Leger Fernandez, Teresa
D
Levin, Mike
D
Lofgren, Zoe
D
McClellan, Jennifer L.
D
Tokuda, Jill N.
D
Trahan, Lori
D
Norcross, Donald
D
Smith, Adam
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
D
Courtney, Joe
D
Ryan, Patrick
D
Walkinshaw, James R.
D
Goodlander, Maggie
D
Quigley, Mike
D
Peters, Scott H.
D
Min, Dave
D
Bera, Ami
D
Garamendi, John
D
Dexter, Maxine
D
Magaziner, Seth
D
Mfume, Kweisi
D
Amo, Gabe
D
Chu, Judy
D
Evans, Dwight
D
Foushee, Valerie P.
D
Garcia, Robert
D
Huffman, Jared
D
Keating, William R.
D
Pettersen, Brittany
D
Waters, Maxine
D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
D
Bonamici, Suzanne
D
Carter, Troy A.
D
Davis, Danny K.
D
DeGette, Diana
D
Friedman, Laura
D
Garcia, Sylvia R.
D
Jackson, Jonathan L.
D
Kelly, Robin L.
D
Mannion, John W.
D
Matsui, Doris O.
D
Nadler, Jerrold
D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
D
Stansbury, Melanie A.
D
Swalwell, Eric
D
Titus, Dina
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 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.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HCONRES-38/
"H. Con. Res. 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.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HCONRES-38/.
H. Con. Res. 38, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HCONRES-38/.
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