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US House passes resolution 215-208 to curb Trump's Iran war powers

On Wednesday, United States House of Representatives approved a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's military authority regarding Iran, with a vote tally of 215-208. This move serves as a rebuke to Trump's attack on Iran from February 28, marking 100 days since the conflict began.

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Jun 3, 2026 · 1 min read
US House passes resolution 215-208 to curb Trump's Iran war powers

Key Takeaways

  • The United States House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s authority to launch military action against Iran without congressional approval.
  • Four Republicans joined Democrats in the 215-208 vote in Washington, DC, though the measure faces a likely presidential veto.
  • This vote marks a significant rebuke of Trump’s decision to attack Iran with Israel on February 28, initiating a conflict now reaching its 100th day on Saturday.
  • The president had not sought congressional backing for the war, which he has called

Wednesday saw lawmakers in the U.S . Congress take a stand against President Donald Trump. A resolution passed aimed at limiting his power to send military forces against Iran without Congress's approval.

This measure requires congressional consent for future military actions involving Tehran . It cleared the chamber with 215 votes for, 208 against. Notably,four Republican representatives broke ranks to join Democrats in passing it. But the bill's future remains uncertain…

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