H.Con.Res. 38 failed a floor vote
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.
IntroducedJun 17, 2025
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What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 64 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Policy area
- International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
- Sponsor
- 0 of 87 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 345 words
- Subjects
- Conflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents +1 more
- Latest action
- Mar 5, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
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