H.Con.Res. 38 · 119th Congress · International Affairs
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.
Directs President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Iran. AI-read
What it 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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jun 17, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 House roll 445 |
On Agreeing to the ResolutionDirecting 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 | D 210–4 · R 2–215 |
Failed 212–219 |
What members said about it
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Last night, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) hosted a telephone town hall with more than 18,000 constituents from across the Seventh Congressional District to hear their concerns and discuss her work in Washington.
“I’m hearing directly from people how challenging these times are and how difficult it is to make ends meet. That’s why we want to reach out and support you with the questions you have right now.”
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Representative Derek Tran Raises Alarm on the Cost of the Iran War for American Families
U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) led a letter with his National Security Task Force co-chairs Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) to President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding a full…
Latest action
Mar 5, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.