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Republican Defections Help House Advance Iran War Powers Resolution

June 4, 2026 by
Noah

The US House of Representatives has approved a measure aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from expanding military operations against Iran.

The resolution passed by a narrow 215–208 margin, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in a rare bipartisan rebuke of the conflict, which began in February.

It marks the fourth effort by the House to limit Trump's authority to conduct military action without explicit congressional authorization, a point critics have repeatedly raised.

The measure now heads to the Republican-led Senate for consideration. However, even if senators approve it, the resolution is not expected to completely block further US military operations involving Iran.

In May, the Senate moved a comparable proposal forward after seven unsuccessful attempts, though it has not yet been brought to a vote before the full chamber.

Wednesday's vote highlights ongoing tensions within the Republican Party. The latest split follows a recent conservative backlash in Congress that prompted the administration to abandon plans for a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund intended to support political allies.