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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.

USA119th CongressHCONRES-38| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (94)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It emphasizes that Congress holds the sole constitutional power to declare war and has not issued such a declaration or specific statutory authorization for military actions in Iran. The resolution explicitly mandates the termination of the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran or its government/military, unless Congress provides explicit authorization through a declaration of war or a specific Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). However, it includes a crucial rule of construction clarifying that nothing in the resolution prevents the United States from defending itself against an imminent attack . Furthermore, the resolution specifies that it does not disrupt intelligence activities related to Iran nor does it authorize any use of military force.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-123
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 115-81
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
Jun 17, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Mar 4, 2026
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Mar 4, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2395-2412; text: CR H2395-2396)
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
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
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 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).
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Mar 5, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-123
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 115-81
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.


  • June 17, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • March 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.


  • March 4, 2026
    Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.


  • March 4, 2026
    Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2395-2412; text: CR H2395-2396)


  • March 4, 2026
    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 38.


  • March 4, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.


  • March 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.


  • March 5, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449)


  • March 5, 2026
    On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
    View Vote


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

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Conflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar 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.

USA119th CongressHCONRES-38| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This concurrent resolution invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It emphasizes that Congress holds the sole constitutional power to declare war and has not issued such a declaration or specific statutory authorization for military actions in Iran. The resolution explicitly mandates the termination of the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran or its government/military, unless Congress provides explicit authorization through a declaration of war or a specific Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). However, it includes a crucial rule of construction clarifying that nothing in the resolution prevents the United States from defending itself against an imminent attack . Furthermore, the resolution specifies that it does not disrupt intelligence activities related to Iran nor does it authorize any use of military force.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-123
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 115-81
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
Jun 17, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Mar 4, 2026
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Mar 4, 2026
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2395-2412; text: CR H2395-2396)
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
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
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 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).
View Vote
Mar 5, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-123
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 115-81
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.


  • June 17, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • March 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.


  • March 4, 2026
    Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.


  • March 4, 2026
    Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2395-2412; text: CR H2395-2396)


  • March 4, 2026
    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 38.


  • March 4, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.


  • March 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.


  • March 5, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449)


  • March 5, 2026
    On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
    View Vote


  • March 5, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (94)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers