House Passes Measure to End U.S. Military Action Against Iran

The House passed legislation Wednesday that would bar U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress grants explicit authorization. The measure cleared by a 215-208 margin after four Republicans joined nearly all Democrats in support.

Background on the vote The resolution was introduced by the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. It follows a similar measure the Senate advanced last month by a 50-47 tally. House GOP leadership had previously used a procedural step to delay consideration before the Memorial Day recess.

The current vote occurred after the conflict passed the 90-day mark referenced in the 1973 War Powers Resolution.

Positions of individual members Four Republican representatives joined Democrats in backing the measure. One independent who caucuses with Republicans voted against it. Two of the Republican supporters told the Washington Examiner that the White House had not contacted them ahead of the vote.

The same members had supported earlier efforts to limit presidential war powers. The legislation now heads to the Senate. The White House has stated that the ongoing conflict has not yet reached the statutory threshold because a ceasefire remains in place.