Bill · H.Con.Res. 38· House(119-HCONRES-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.

Age: 55 years

Kentucky

Introduced: 6/17/2025
Last activity: 3/5/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsored by: Thomas Massie
Cosponsors: - 0 - 94

International Affairs

Introduced
Failed

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

This bill was not adopted into law.

What this bill would do

This concurrent resolution directs the President to end the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It cites the War Powers Resolution, noting that Congress has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for these hostilities. The resolution instructs the President to terminate such use unless there is a specific authorization or declaration of war. However, the document maintains that the United States can still defend itself from an imminent attack. It also ensures that intelligence-gathering activities are not disrupted by this directive.

Yes

Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+5
The resolution aims to end active hostilities, which would reduce necessary military expenditures related to those specific actions.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
Reducing military hostilities can create a more stable environment for diplomatic solutions.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Ending hostilities can reduce the personal and physical risks faced by deployed military personnel.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionFailed 212–219
A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.
03/05/2026 · Roll call 85 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”