House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support The House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution to force President Trump to end hostilities with Iran without congressional authorization. This marks the first time the House has defied the White House on this conflict, with four Republicans joining Democrats in the vote. The measure’s passage follows similar efforts in the Senate and highlights waning Republican support for the war, partly due to concerns about its legality and potential political fallout.

• The House voted 215-208 to pass a war powers resolution aimed at ending the war with Iran.
• Four Republicans and all voting Democrats supported the measure, with one Democratic Representative changing his vote.
• The vote was delayed by House GOP leaders but ultimately passed, marking a significant defiance of the White House.
• Support from some Republicans has decreased as the conflict has passed the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
• The Trump administration argues the War Powers Resolution is unconstitutional.
• Some Republicans fear the war’s unpopularity and economic consequences could hurt the GOP in upcoming elections.
• Democrats argue that if Republicans believe the war is justified, they should bring an authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) to the floor.
• The resolution directs the president to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes military force.