WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on Wednesday directing President Donald Trump to end U.S. military involvement in the conflict with Iran.
The measure, a war powers resolution, passed by a vote of 215-208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support. It directs the president to withdraw U.S. troops from Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force.
The resolution marks the first time both the House and Senate have passed such a measure on a final vote since the conflict began more than three months ago, according to congressional records and news reports.
The bipartisan vote reflects growing concern among some lawmakers in the Republican-led House about the administration’s handling of the conflict, which has lasted into its fourth month. Four Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Tom Barrett of Michigan and Warren Davidson of Ohio — voted with Democrats, according to multiple reports.
Rep. Gregory Meeks, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and sponsor of the resolution, said in a statement that the passage represents “a significant bipartisan rebuke” of an “illegal and costly war.”
“The passage of this WPR today signals a significant turning point: more and more Republicans are listening to their constituents who do not want another open-ended war in the Middle East,” Meeks said.
The conflict escalated after U.S. military action against Iran began earlier in 2026. Details of specific operations and the full scope of U.S. involvement remain subject to ongoing reporting. The resolution does not immediately halt military activities, as it is largely symbolic and would require further action, including potential Senate approval and possible presidential veto, to take full effect.
Administration officials have previously defended the actions as necessary, though specific responses to Wednesday’s vote were not immediately detailed in available reports. The White House has indicated in past statements that it views the conflict as aligned with U.S. national security interests.
Lawmakers on both sides have cited economic fallout, regional instability and questions over congressional authorization as factors in the debate. Previous attempts to pass similar resolutions had failed.
As of Thursday, the resolution’s next steps in the Senate remained unclear. Congressional sources indicated it adds pressure on the administration to seek a resolution to the conflict but does not legally compel an immediate end to hostilities.
The vote comes amid broader discussions in Washington about the balance of war powers between Congress and the executive branch. Details on the exact terms of any potential withdrawal or ongoing negotiations with Iran were not specified in the resolution text referenced in public reporting.
