BGOV Bill Analysis: H. Con. Res. 38, Block Strikes Against Iran

Feb. 24, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC

The US would be directed to cease any military operations in or against Iran that haven’t been approved by Congress under H. Con. Res. 38.

The 1973 War Powers Resolution lets lawmakers order the removal of US forces from overseas hostilities that haven’t been explicitly authorized by a formal declaration of war or a congressional authorization for the use of military force.

House lawmakers are using the expedited procedures laid out by Vietnam War-era law to force a vote on the resolution to block President Donald Trump from conducting military operations against Iran.

“Trump officials say there’s a 90% ...

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