Vote fails to limit Trump's Iran War Powers

House Narrowly Rejects Democrat Attempt To Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers

House Republicans narrowly blocked a Democratic effort to curb President Donald Trump’s authority to continue U.S. military operations against Iran, underscoring the party’s support for the administration as it signals the conflict could soon wind down.

The House voted 213–214 against a war powers resolution introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) that would have required Trump to end hostilities absent explicit congressional approval.

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) was the only Democrat to oppose the measure, joining Republicans. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the sole Republican to support it, while Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) voted present.

With a slim majority, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) could afford only two GOP defections in a party-line vote.

The failed resolution comes amid an ongoing push by House Democrats to force a vote asserting Congress’ constitutional authority over military engagement. They plan on voting every week.

In the Senate, Republicans have also stymied similar efforts. On Wednesday, GOP lawmakers blocked a war powers resolution that would have required congressional authorization for continued military action. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was the only Republican to support the measure.

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