Who it affects
- The President
- U.S. Armed Forces
Failed in the HouseWar powersMilitaryForeign policy
U.S. military hostilities against Iran
H.Con.Res. 38 · Resolution · Introduced June 17, 2025
This bill would direct the President to end U.S. military hostilities against Iran unless Congress has declared war or authorized military force.
At a glance
Where it stands
Failed the House 212 to 219 on March 5.
How South Carolina voted
Lobbying and money
No lobbying reported yet
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What it would do
- The resolution directs the President to end U.S. military hostilities against Iran, including its government or military.
- This direction does not apply if Congress has declared war or authorized military force for that purpose.
- The resolution does not prevent the United States from defending itself against an imminent attack.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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House vote
Vote to pass
March 5, 2026 · Failed 212 to 219
- Republicans
- 2 yes
- 215 no
- Democrats
- 210 yes
- 4 no
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- 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
- Rep. Massie, Thomas (R-KY)
- Introduced
- June 17, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 94
- Committees
- House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Latest action
- March 5, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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 on Congress.gov ↗Everyone who lobbied on this bill (0 groups)
No lobbying report we have loaded names this bill. That doesn't mean no lobbying took place.
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