04.06.2026 09:51
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution calling on President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from the ongoing conflict with Iran or seek congressional approval for continued operations. The resolution passed with 215 votes in favor and 208 against, notably with four Republican representatives voting alongside Democrats. The decision revealed growing discomfort within the Republican Party over Trump's war policies.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill calling on President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from ongoing conflicts with Iran or seek congressional approval to continue the war. The decision indicated growing divisions within the Republican Party.
WARNING TO TRUMP ON IRAN
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military operations against Iran. The bill demanded that the Trump administration either withdraw U.S. troops from the conflict zone or obtain congressional authorization to continue operations. In the vote held on Wednesday, the bill passed with 215 votes in favor and 208 against, and was sent to the Senate.
SUPPORT FROM REPUBLICANS AS WELL
It was notable that 4 Republican representatives voted alongside Democrats in the vote. This result was interpreted as a sign of growing discontent within the Republican Party due to the war entering its fourth month.
It was reported that Republican leaders had previously postponed the vote for two weeks due to a lack of sufficient support, but could not prevent the bill this time because of the prolonged conflict and the Trump administration's failure to make progress.
WAR POWERS DEBATE
The bill came to the agenda after Democrats invoked the War Powers Act. However, whether Congress can force a president to withdraw troops remains a topic of debate in U.S. law. Trump and his inner circle argue that congressional attempts to limit war powers are unconstitutional.
TENSION BETWEEN TRUMP AND HIS PARTY
The vote also highlighted differences of opinion between Trump and some Republicans ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Recently, Senate Republicans have opposed some of Trump's demands and forced him to back down. The president's requested $1 billion security fund and some federal spending projects planned by the Justice Department were also blocked.
BIPARTISAN DISCONTENT
The latest vote in the House and similar efforts in the Senate last month revealed that discontent with ongoing conflicts in Iran is not limited to Democrats. It is assessed that criticism of the war's cost is also increasing among the U.S. public, and support for continuing the conflict is weakening.