House Passes Resolution to Halt Military Action in Iran
Thursday, 2026/06/04193 words3 minutes587 reads
The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution Wednesday by a vote of 215-208 that would halt military action against Iran, marking a significant rebuke of President Trump as four Republicans broke ranks to join Democrats. The measure seeks to end the three-month conflict that has reordered domestic and international politics.
House Speaker Mike Johnson had attempted to forestall this outcome by abruptly shutting down floor proceedings two weeks prior when the resolution appeared poised for approval. However, displeasure has intensified as the conflict persists and Trump's efforts to negotiate a swift resolution have faltered. The vote prompted cheers in the chamber.
The resolution advances to the Senate, which passed a similar measure in May with four Republican senators joining Democrats. Nevertheless, even with Senate approval, the measure faces substantial obstacles. Trump retains veto authority, and overriding such action would necessitate a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers—an unlikely scenario given current political alignments.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries characterized the conflict as "a reckless and costly war of choice" requiring immediate cessation. The vote represents the fourth congressional attempt to constrain Trump's war powers, which critics contend lack proper congressional authorization.
