House Passes Resolution to Block Military Action Against Iran

Lawmakers voted 215–208 for the Democrat-led measure to remove U.S. troops from armed hostilities with Iran.

House Passes Resolution to Block Military Action Against Iran

TL;DR

  • U.S. House passed a resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from armed hostilities with Iran.
  • The vote count was 215–208.
  • Four Republicans voted with Democrats in support of the resolution.
  • The measure invokes the 1973 War Powers Resolution.
  • It aims to halt the Iran conflict or require congressional approval for continued military operations.
  • This is the first time such a measure has passed either the House or Senate since the conflict began.