HCONRES38FEDERALpassed_chamber

Passed

Resolution to End Unauthorized Military Hostilities in Iran

Original 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.

June 17, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Passed

Current status: passed_chamber.

Last action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Mar 5, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution seeks to enforce congressional oversight on military action, potentially forcing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iran-related unless a new authorization for the use of military force is passed.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

United States Armed Forces

The resolution mandates their removal from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

President of the United States

The resolution directs the President to terminate specific military hostilities.

What changed

Current stage: passed_chamber.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 was enacted to check the President's power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of Congress. context

Summary

This resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from against the Islamic Republic of Iran, citing the lack of a formal declaration of war or specific congressional authorization. It requires the termination of military involvement unless Congress explicitly authorizes it, while allowing for self-defense against imminent attacks.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution stop the U.S. from defending itself?

No. Section 2(b) explicitly states that nothing in the resolution prevents the United States from defending itself from an imminent attack.

Does this affect intelligence gathering in Iran?

No. Section 3 clarifies that the resolution does not disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities related to threats from Iran.

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedhouse3/5/2026voteview

Total

427

Yes

209

218

Present

Not Voting

Abstain

How they voted (427)

+ 403 more

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Invocation of War Powers Resolution

The resolution explicitly utilizes Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to attempt to force a change in military posture, a rare and significant legislative action.

Islamic Republic of Iran United States Armed Forces

Connected Entities

otherWar Powers Resolution“The legal framework (50 U.S.C. 1544) cited as the basis for the directive.”Map →

bill_numberH. Con. Res. 38“The specific concurrent resolution directing the removal of forces.”Map →

personMr. Massie“Primary sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

locationIslamic Republic of Iran“The nation where the resolution seeks to end unauthorized military hostilities.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs“The House committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

organizationUnited States Armed Forces“The military forces subject to the proposed removal directive.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

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