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House Passes Vote on Resolution Restricting U.S. Military Engagement with Iran After Joint Strikes
Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., is calling for consideration of a war powers resolution that would require President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. The resolution would limit further military action except for defensive purposes. Hostilities began on February 28, 2026, with a joint U.S.-Israel bombing that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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# Rep. Ivey Pushes for Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Rep. U.S. armed forces out of hostilities with Iran. If passed, the resolution would prevent the president from engaging in additional military action, save for defensive reasons, and require a declaration of war for any additional operations in Iran.
Glenn Ivey said, "I think it's important for us to keep trying to push the issue forward, and eventually [Republicans] are going to have to allow us to bring it to the floor and have a vote on it.
began hostilities with Iran on February 28, 2026.
U.S. launched a joint bombing attack with Israel that targeted Iran’s military leadership. The joint bombing attack killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran's capital on March 3, 2026. Glenn Ivey said, "The conflict has contributed to a more than dollar-per-gallon rise in U.S. gas prices since February 2026.
The House of Representatives voted down one Iran war powers resolution offered by Rep.
, in a 212-219 vote in March. U.S. , said, "As you know, the War Powers Resolution failed. We have no intention of being at war. " Rep. , arrived for a vote in the Capitol.
