The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran unless he obtains congressional approval. The measure passed 214-208, with four Republicans joining Democrats to rebuke the president. This non-binding proposal marks the second time the House has sent such a warning as the conflict escalates and the future of the war remains uncertain.
Hours later, the U.S. Senate blocked a separate, similar resolution aimed at stopping the war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. While the House adopted its measure, the Senate rejected the attempt to rein in the president's war powers, with the vast majority of Republicans voting to back the war and cede authority to President Trump.
The House vote represents the first test of Republican support since military strikes against Tehran resumed this month and highlights growing frustration within Congress over the handling of the conflict. However, President Trump is expected to ignore the non-binding measure and would be nearly certain to veto any legislation curtailing his ability to wage war. Similar votes in the past have not led to a cessation of the U.S.-Iran conflict.