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.
Sponsor
Thomas Massie
Republican · KY-4
What H.Con.Res. 38 does
H.Con.Res. 38 would direct the President to end the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran or any part of the Iranian government or military, unless Congress has enacted a declaration of war or authorization to use military force.
The resolution says it should not be read to stop the United States from defending itself against an imminent attack.
How the House voted
Failed · March 5, 20264 Democrats broke with their party to vote no
Henry Cuellar
Jared Golden
Greg Landsman
Juan Vargas2 Republicans broke with their party to vote yes
Warren Davidson
Thomas MassieOn Agreeing to the Resolution: 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 · Roll no. 85 · Official record
HCONRES38 Legislative Journey
House: Failed
Mar 5, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
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House: Vote Held
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.
House: Committee Action
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.
House: Committee Action
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
About the Sponsor
Thomas Massie
Republican, Kentucky's 4th congressional district · 14 years in Congress
Committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary
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Cosponsors (94)
All 94 cosponsors are Democrats. Cosponsors represent 34 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, and 31 more.
Ro Khanna
Democrat · CA
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democrat · NY
Val Hoyle
Democrat · OR
Rashida Tlaib
Democrat · MI
Pramila Jayapal
Democrat · WA
Donald Beyer
Democrat · VA
Lloyd Doggett
Democrat · TX
Greg Casar
Democrat · TX
Ayanna Pressley
Democrat · MA
Delia Ramirez
Democrat · IL
Summer Lee
Democrat · PA
Ilhan Omar
Democrat · MN
Committee Sponsors
Foreign Affairs Committee
10 of 53 committee members cosponsored
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H.Con.Res. 38 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Foreign Affairs
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- International Affairs
- Introduced
- Jun 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2026
H.Con.Res. 38 Bill Text
“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.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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