NEGATIVE War & Foreign Policy 119th Congress

H.Res.1099 Reaffirming Iran as Largest State Sponsor of Terrorism

Reaffirms Iran as the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism — whereas clauses invoke AUMF trigger language and Article II authority, designed to legally counter the Iran War Powers Resolution (119th Congress)

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Legal & Constitutional Grounding

Whereas clauses create implied AUMF trigger for Iran, circumventing War Powers authorization requirement.

War Powers Resolution, 50 U.S.C. § 1541 et seq. — resolution's whereas clauses invoke 2001 AUMF trigger language, potentially circumventing WPR requirements

2001 AUMF (P.L. 107-40; 50 U.S.C. § 1541 note) — whereas clauses assert Iran harbors al-Qaeda leaders, invoking AUMF coverage
U.S. Const. art. I, § 8, cl. 11 — Declare War Clause requires separate authorization, not implied triggers

Bill activity

Submitted Mar 4, 2026 by Brian J. Mast (R-FL) with 2 original cosponsors. Agreed to in the House under suspension of the rules Mar 5, 2026, 372-53 (two-thirds required).

Reached the House floor under suspension of the rules (two-thirds vote required).

Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) is not listed among the cosponsors of this resolution. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) voted yea on the House roll call counted in grades (roll no. 84, Mar 5, 2026).

IntroducedMar 4, 2026
Agreed to in HouseMar 5, 2026

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

2 original cosponsors:

Darrell Issa (R-CA)
Erin Houchin (R-IN)

Cosponsorship closed Mar 5, 2026 (119th Congress): the House voted on the motion to suspend the rules.

Activity log

Source: Congress.gov actions

March 2026
Mar 4
Submitted in House
Mar 4
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 4
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.House
Mar 4
Considered under suspension of the rules.House
Mar 4
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1099.House
Mar 4
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House
Mar 4
2 original cosponsors on the day it was submitted
- Darrell Issa R-CA, original
- Erin Houchin R-IN, original
Mar 5
Considered as unfinished business.House
Mar 5
House vote: Adoption under suspension of the rules (two-thirds required)Counted in grades
Agreed to, 372-53
Of 2 cosponsors: 2 voted yea, 0 voted nay.
Member breakdown · Official House roll call 84
Mar 5
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House

Votes on this resolution

1 vote: 1 recorded roll call and 0 decided without a recorded vote, 0 of them on amendments. Votes counted in grades are marked.

Mar 5, 20264:30 pmHouseAdoption under suspension of the rules (two-thirds required)Counted in gradesOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 53, 2 Present (Roll no. 84).Agreed to372-53Yea

Counted in grades

Of 2 cosponsors: 2 voted yea, 0 voted nay. Question voted on: Adoption under suspension of the rules (two-thirds required)

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not voting
Democratic	157	53	2	2
Republican	215	0	0	3
Independent	0	0	0	0
Total	372	53	2	5

Official House roll call

Who Lobbied on This Bill

$1.2M combined quarterly activity

3 lobbying firms

3 clients represented

2026-first_quarter–2026-second_quarter filing period

⚠ 1 lobbyist who worked this bill previously held government positions

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LILLIAN ADELSTEIN — Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Legislative Correspondent

Policy Areas Covered

Foreign Relations

Government Entities Lobbied

Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
Defense, Dept of (DOD)
Energy, Dept of
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives
SENATE
State, Dept of (DOS)
Treasury, Dept of
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
White House Office

Who Hired the Lobbyists

J STREET
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Lobby focused on U.S. Middle East foreign policy
MOVEON.ORG CIVIC ACTION 501(c)(4) organization which focuses on nonpartisan education and advocacy on natl. issues

Source: Senate LDA filings · Dollar figures are combined quarterly totals for all lobbying by each firm, not bill-specific spend.

Whereas clauses assert Iran harbors al-Qaeda leaders (2001 AUMF trigger) and poses a 'direct and persistent threat' (Article II trigger). The resolution's legal framing could authorize military action without separate congressional approval, undermining the War Powers Act's requirement for explicit authorization.