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H.Con.Res. 38 (119th): This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S

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.

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This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran or any part of the Iranian government or military, unless Congress has enacted a declaration of war or authorization for the use of military force for that purpose. It states that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself against imminent attack.

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Theological note: Scripture grants the civil magistrate the sword for justice (Romans 13:4), and the Reformed tradition holds that war must be just, lawfully authorized, and restrained by general equity. A measure that requires lawful authorization before hostilities and preserves defense against imminent attack bears on the moral duty to avoid unjust killing and on accountable civil authority. This is issue relevance, not a final candidate judgment.

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Roll 85 · 5-Mar-2026 4:37 PM · On Agreeing to the Resolution · Failed

Yea 212 · Nay 219 · Other 1

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