US House Moves to Limit Trump’s Iran War Authority in Narrow Bipartisan Vote

June 4, 2026

Mintesinot Nigussie

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has voted to restrict President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran, in a closely divided decision that highlights growing unease within his party over the conflict.

Lawmakers approved the war powers resolution by 215 votes to 208 on Wednesday, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support of the measure.

The resolution calls for the withdrawal of US forces from Iran unless Congress formally declares war or authorises the use of military force.

The vote marks one of the most significant congressional challenges to the administration’s handling of the three-month-old conflict.

The measure now faces an uncertain path in the Senate. Wednesday’s outcome reflects a gradual shift in congressional sentiment.