Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United… — House Roll Call 85

Failed in the House on March 5, 2026 · 212 Yea, 219 Nay, 1 Not Voting

Question: On Agreeing to the Resolution: H CON RES 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

In plain English: Congress is directing the President to end U.S. military actions against Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes force. This does not stop the U.S. from defending itself against an immediate attack.

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.

Vote Breakdown by Party

• Republican: 2 Yea, 214 Nay, 1 not voting/present.
• Democrat: 210 Yea, 4 Nay.
• Independent: 0 Yea, 1 Nay.

Members Who Voted Against Their Party

• Henry Cuellar (D-TX) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
• Jared Golden (D-ME) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
• Greg Landsman (D-OH) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
• Juan Vargas (D-CA) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
• Warren Davidson (R-OH) voted Yea while most Republicans voted No.
• Thomas Massie (R-KY) voted Yea while most Republicans voted No.

Sources: official roll call (clerk.house.gov), H.Con.Res. 38 on congress.gov. How VoteSee uses this data

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