US House approves resolution directing Trump to halt Iran war

WASHINGTON (MNTV) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to end U.S. military involvement against Iran unless Congress authorizes further action, marking another congressional challenge to the administration’s military policy.

The Republican-controlled House passed the measure by a vote of 214-208, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in support of the resolution.

Introduced by Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington, the measure calls on the president to withdraw U.S. armed forces from hostilities involving Iran unless lawmakers grant formal authorization. 

The resolution is non-binding and does not compel the administration to change its military operations.

Republican Representatives Tom Barrett of Michigan, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Warren Davidson of Ohio and Thomas Massie of Kentucky voted in favor of the measure despite their party holding narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.

The Senate was scheduled to consider a separate but similar resolution later Thursday.

The vote came as the Trump administration expanded military operations against Iran following months of escalating regional tensions. 

President Donald Trump also warned of “major military punishment” for Iran and its Houthi allies after Houthi forces attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, further widening the conflict.

Meanwhile, U.S. forces carried out another round of overnight airstrikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory attacks against U.S. military bases in neighboring countries. The renewed exchanges followed the collapse of an interim truce that had briefly reduced hostilities.

Congress has approved similar war powers resolutions in recent months, but none have resulted in an end to U.S. military operations against Iran.