The United States (US) House of Representatives has approved a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran without explicit congressional approval, marking a significant challenge to the administration’s war policy.
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The resolution passed on Wednesday with a narrow 215-208 vote, as four Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in backing the measure. The vote reflects growing concern among lawmakers over the ongoing conflict with Iran, which began after the United States joined Israeli strikes against Iranian targets in February.
🚨 HOUSE VOTES TO LIMIT TRUMP’S WAR POWERS ON IRAN
The U.S. House of Representatives voted tonight to advance a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military authority and ending U.S. involvement in the Iran war.The measure passed 215 to 208.
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Leading the effort, Representative Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, argued that the conflict has placed a heavy burden on American families through rising fuel costs and inflation. He urged the administration to seek a diplomatic solution and end what he described as a costly and prolonged military engagement.
House Speaker Mike Johnson had previously attempted to delay the vote but acknowledged that concerns over the conflict have intensified. He said President Trump remains focused on domestic priorities while also working with international partners to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route disrupted during the conflict.
Although a ceasefire was announced in April, tensions remain high, with periodic military exchanges continuing between Washington and Tehran. Efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement have also faced complications due to broader regional instability, including clashes involving Iran-backed groups.
The House resolution does not immediately halt military operations but serves as a symbolic assertion of Congress’s constitutional authority over decisions related to war. The measure will now move to the Senate, where lawmakers have already shown bipartisan support for similar efforts to curb military action against Iran.
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President Trump is expected to oppose any attempt to restrict his powers as commander in chief. If both chambers approve the resolution, it could trigger a major legal and constitutional debate over the balance of war-making authority between Congress and the White House.