24.07.2026 00:30
US House of Representatives passed a bill to block Trump from conducting military operations against Iran without Congressional approval by a vote of 214 to 208. However, a similar bill was rejected in the Senate by a vote of 49 to 47.
The U.S. Congress was divided over bills aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military authority regarding Iran. The House of Representatives passed a bill preventing Trump from conducting military operations without congressional approval, while a similar bill was rejected in the Senate after hitting a procedural hurdle.
SYMBOLIC OBJECTION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
In the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, a "War Powers Resolution" bill was put to a vote, aiming to prevent President Donald Trump from carrying out military activities against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress.
A notable bipartisan collaboration occurred in the Republican-majority House of Representatives. With four Republican representatives joining the Democrats, the bill was passed with 208 votes in favor and 214 against. This decision was seen as a symbolic and strong objection from Congress to the Trump administration.
A SIMILAR BILL HIT A SENATE HURDLE
Following the vote in the House of Representatives, another similar bill came before the Senate, the upper chamber of Congress. However, this bill, aiming to limit the military authority of the Trump administration, failed to garner sufficient support from senators. In the vote, the bill was rejected with 47 votes in favor and 49 against.
With this critical vote, the attempt to restrict the president's military intervention powers was blocked by the Senate.
The decision resonated widely in Washington at a time of ongoing military activity in the region.
"THERE IS NO GOOD WAY OUT OF A BAD WAR"
Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who brought the bill to the Senate floor, emphasized in his speech before the vote that Congress should take responsibility. Van Hollen said, "There is no good way out of a bad war. This is an opportunity for Congress to finally step up and take responsibility," seeking support for the bill.