U.S. House Rejects Resolution to End War with Iran Amid Economic Fallout
The U.S. House of Representatives voted down a resolution to withdraw forces from hostilities with Iran, following a similar Senate rejection. The ongoing conflict has driven oil profits for major companies and fertilizer shortages affecting American farmers. Leaked documents also reveal Iran's use of a Chinese satellite for targeting U.S. bases.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran. The measure, introduced by Rep. ), invoked the War Powers Resolution to require congressional authorization for continued military operations. Only one Republican, Rep.
), supported it, while Rep. Jared Golden (Maine) was the sole Democrat voting against, and Rep. Warren Davidson (Ohio) voted present. This followed the Senate's 52-47 rejection of a similar measure one day earlier.
-Iran conflict, which began earlier in the year. Analysis by Global Witness, using Rystad Energy data, shows the top 100 firms earned over $30 million per hour in excess profits during March 2026, totaling an estimated $23 billion as oil prices averaged $100 per barrel.
Saudi Aramco is projected to gain $25.5 billion in war profits for 2026 if prices hold, followed by ExxonMobil at $11 billion, Chevron at $9.2 billion, and Shell at $6.8 billion. Three Russian companies—Gazprom, Rosneft, and Lukoil—are expected to collect a combined $23.9 billion, potentially aiding Russia's efforts in Ukraine.
