HCONRES38
Reconsider tabled
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.
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Jun 17, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version IHCongress makes the following findings:
Congress has the sole power to declare war under article 1, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution.
Congress has not declared war with respect to, or provided a specific statutory authorization for, hostilities involving United States Armed Forces against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) states that at any time that United States Armed Forces are engaged in hostilities outside the territory of the United States, its possessions and territories without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, such forces shall be removed by the President if Congress so directs.
Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress hereby directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack.
Nothing in this joint resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving—
the collection of intelligence;
the analysis of intelligence; or
the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States.
Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this concurrent resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
Congress has the sole power to declare war under article 1, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution.
Congress has not declared war with respect to, or provided a specific statutory authorization for, hostilities involving United States Armed Forces against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) states that at any time that United States Armed Forces are engaged in hostilities outside the territory of the United States, its possessions and territories without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, such forces shall be removed by the President if Congress so directs.
Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress hereby directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack.
Nothing in this joint resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving—
the collection of intelligence;
the analysis of intelligence; or
the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States.
Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this concurrent resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
Legislative Timeline
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449)
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Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
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On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
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Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2395-2412; text: CR H2395-2396)
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DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 38.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
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POSTPONED 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.
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Mr. 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.
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Submitted in House
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Submitted in House
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Submitted in House
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Submitted in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.