politics
House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 7:55 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The House voted 215-208 to pass a war powers resolution aimed at ending the war with Iran.
- Four Republicans and all voting Democrats supported the measure, with one Democratic Representative changing his vote.
- The vote was delayed by House GOP leaders but ultimately passed, marking a significant defiance of the White House.
- Support from some Republicans has decreased as the conflict has passed the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
- The Trump administration argues the War Powers Resolution is unconstitutional.
- Some Republicans fear the war's unpopularity and economic consequences could hurt the GOP in upcoming elections.
- Democrats argue that if Republicans believe the war is justified, they should bring an authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) to the floor.
- The resolution directs the president to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes military force.