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House vote: H.Con.Res. 38 // March 5, 2026

H.Con.Res. 38

Sponsor: Thomas Massie (R-KY)

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.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Nay

219 votes, representing 136,012,368 people51.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

212 votes, representing 128,169,310 people48.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon21951.0%
YeaLost21248.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.9%