House Passes Bill to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass a resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military operations in Iran. The measure was approved with 215 votes in favor and 208 against, a margin that included four Republicans who joined Democrats for a rare bipartisan condemnation of the war.

This represents the fourth attempt by the House to curb Trump's war powers—a move critics say lacks congressional support. The voting follows the war’s inception in February, and the new resolution aims to halt further U.S. action in the region.

Despite a ceasefire agreement, the United States and Iran have recently exchanged strikes. President Trump declared the negotiations to end the conflict were “very well” and could be finalised this weekend, yet the violence continues on the ground.

The resolution must still secure approval from the Republican‑controlled U.S. Senate. While a similar Senate resolution passed in May, the Senate now faces the house version—and even if adopted, it is unlikely to fully prevent additional military involvement against Iran.

Trump retains the option to veto the measure, requiring a two‑thirds majority in both chambers to override such a veto.

Key Republican allies in this bipartisan bloc included Representative Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett, and Warren Davidson. Democrat Jared Golden of Maine, who had previously opposed similar measures, also voted in favor.

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