US House passes war powers resolution to curb Trump’s authority in Iran The US House of Representatives has voted to force President Trump to seek congressional approval before continuing military action against Iran, marking a significant rebuke. Despite the vote’s symbolic impact, it demonstrates a nascent defiance of Trump among some Republicans. The resolution now heads to the Senate, where a similar measure previously advanced.

• The House voted 215-208 in favor of a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s authority in Iran.
• Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution.
• This is the fourth time the House has voted on a measure to rein in Trump’s power regarding the Iran conflict.
• The vote’s impact is largely symbolic, as its legal force is unclear.
• The resolution is seen as a demonstration of Republicans’ willingness to defy Trump.