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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 17, 2025).

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1. Mar 5, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2. Mar 5, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
3. Mar 5, 2026Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
4. Mar 5, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449)House floor actions
5. Mar 4, 2026POSTPONED 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 floor actions
6. Mar 4, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.House floor actions
7. Mar 4, 2026DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 38.House floor actions
8. Mar 4, 2026Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2395-2412; text: CR H2395-2396)House floor actions
9. Mar 4, 2026Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.House floor actions
10. Mar 3, 2026Mr. 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 floor actions
11. Jun 17, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
12. Jun 17, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
13. Jun 17, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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1. Mar 5, 2026 · HouseFailed 212–219
   Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn no
   On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
   R 2 yes, 215 noD 210 yes, 4 noEach member · Record

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• Gabe Amo D-RI-1
• Yassamin Ansari D-AZ-3
• Becca Balint D-VT-At Large
• Nanette Diaz Barragán D-CA-44
• Ami Bera D-CA-6
• Donald S. Beyer, Jr. D-VA-8
• Suzanne Bonamici D-OR-1
• André Carson D-IN-7
• Troy A. Carter D-LA-2
• Greg Casar D-TX-35
• Joaquin Castro D-TX-20
• Judy Chu D-CA-28