House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support

Key Points:

• The House passed a war powers resolution 215-208, requiring President Trump to end U.S. military involvement with Iran without congressional authorization, marking the first House defiance of the White House on this conflict.
• The measure received bipartisan support, including four Republicans and all Democrats, signaling growing concern over the ongoing war and adherence to the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
• The Senate has advanced a similar measure but has yet to vote on the House version, with Republicans still able to block the resolution in the coming days.
• The Trump administration argues the War Powers Resolution is unconstitutional and maintains a fragile ceasefire justifies continued military action, while some Republicans worry the conflict's unpopularity could harm their midterm election prospects.
• Democrats emphasize their constitutional responsibility to limit the president's military actions without congressional approval, urging Republicans to support the resolution or propose an authorization for the use of military force.