The House on Wednesday passed a measure requiring President Trump to end the war with Iran without congressional authorization, the first time the lower chamber has defied the White House on the conflict. The vote was 215-208, with four Republicans joining a unified Democratic caucus. Representative Jared Golden of Maine, who previously opposed similar efforts, supported this resolution, giving Democrats full unanimity.
The Senate advanced a comparable measure in May after four Republicans crossed party lines. The war passed the 60-day statutory deadline under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 on May 1, though the administration argues a fragile ceasefire paused the clock in early April. Some Republicans worry the conflict’s unpopularity and economic fallout could hurt the GOP’s chances in the November midterms.
The resolution directs the president to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes military force. It now faces a likely presidential veto, lacking the two-thirds majority in both chambers needed to override it.