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House Passes Resolution Directing Trump to End U.S. Involvement in Iran Conflict
The U.S. House passed a measure Wednesday directing President Trump to halt military action against Iran. The 215-208 vote included four Republicans joining Democrats, though the resolution's legal effect remains disputed.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215-208 on Wednesday to approve a resolution directing President Trump to end U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure.
According to a poll reported across multiple outlets, nearly 70 percent of Americans want the Iran war ended as quickly as possible. One survey found 68 percent of respondents favoring an end to the conflict ASAP, while 28 percent were in favor of continuing and 11 percent were unsure.
The resolution comes more than three months after the start of the conflict, which has included the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. House GOP leadership had pulled a similar vote on May 22 amid concerns it could pass.
The measure’s legal force remains disputed. White House officials have claimed a ceasefire resets the War Powers Act deadline. Historical attempts to use the War Powers Resolution to limit presidential military action, including during the Kosovo campaign in the 1990s, have faced similar legal and procedural hurdles. The resolution’s practical effect is largely symbolic for now.
