The U.S. House passed a war powers resolution 215-208 to limit President Trump's military actions against Iran, which have continued for over 90 days without congressional approval. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, citing the 1973 War Powers Act. The measure faces a likely veto from Trump, who condemned the vote, and an uncertain future in the Republican-led Senate.
House war powers resolution vote
- ▪The final vote on the resolution was 215 to 208
- ▪The U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on June 3, 2026, to limit President Trump's military action against Iran
War Powers Act legal deadline
- ▪The war with Iran has lasted for over 90 days, exceeding the 60-day limit for hostilities without congressional authorization under the 1973 War Powers Act
- ▪The War Powers Act allows the president a 60-day window for military action, with a possible 30-day extension, before requiring congressional approval
Republican defections from Trump
- ▪Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick stated he supported the resolution because "we have to follow the law," referring to the War Powers Act
- ▪House Speaker Mike Johnson defended President Trump's actions, stating Iran "declared war on us 47 years ago."
- ▪The four Republicans who voted for the measure were Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Tom Barrett (MI), Warren Davidson (OH), and Thomas Massie (KY)
- ▪Four Republicans joined Democrats in voting for the resolution
Trump veto threat
- ▪The Trump administration has questioned the constitutionality of the War Powers Act
- ▪President Trump criticized the vote on social media, calling the four Republicans who supported it "GRANDSTANDERS!"
- ▪The vote is considered largely symbolic as the measure would almost certainly be vetoed by President Trump if it passed Congress
Senate Democratic strategy
- ▪House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, urged the Republican-led Senate to pass the resolution
- ▪The Senate advanced a similar resolution on a procedural vote in May 2026, but a final vote has not been scheduled
U.S.-Iran conflict escalation
- ▪Hours before the House vote, the U.S. and Iran traded strikes in the Persian Gulf
- ▪The conflict with Iran began on February 28, 2026, with strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces
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