WASHINGTON — House Republicans joined Democrats on Wednesday in a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump’s Iran policy, voting to approve a war powers resolution directing the end of U.S. military involvement in the conflict with Iran.
The House passed the measure by a vote of 215-208, with four Republicans crossing party lines to support it along with Democrats. The resolution, which is largely symbolic and does not carry the force of law, calls on the president to terminate hostilities unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force.
The four Republicans who voted in favor were Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Tom Barrett of Michigan and Warren Davidson of Ohio, according to multiple reports. The vote came after Republican leaders had previously tried to block similar efforts.
The measure reflects growing bipartisan concern over the three-month-old conflict, which began with U.S. strikes on Iranian targets in late February. Lawmakers have cited the lack of congressional authorization, costs, and lack of clear objectives as reasons for opposition.
Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the resolution. “This is a significant bipartisan rebuke,” he said in remarks following the vote, according to reports.
The resolution now heads to the Senate, where a similar measure passed on Tuesday in a 50-48 vote, with four Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Rand Paul of Kentucky — joining Democrats. One Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, voted against it.
Republican leaders had argued that the resolution would weaken the president’s negotiating position. The White House has dismissed the votes as meaningless and non-binding.
The action marks the first time both chambers of Congress have aligned on such a measure regarding the Iran conflict, highlighting internal GOP divisions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Details on the administration’s response to the latest House vote remained limited as of Wednesday evening.
No immediate changes to U.S. policy are expected from the resolution. Congress continues to debate broader foreign policy priorities as the conflict enters its fourth month.
