House Passes Bipartisan Resolution to End Iran Hostilities
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The Republican-led House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to end U.S. military hostilities with Iran. The measure passed 215-208, with four Republicans joining all Democrats present in support. The resolution is largely symbolic because it faces an almost certain presidential veto and lacks a veto-proof majority. The vote had been delayed in late May after GOP leaders expressed concern about attendance. House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the resolution ahead of the vote, defending the president’s actions against Iran. The conflict began with U.S. and Israeli strikes in late February, and negotiations for a permanent end have stalled.
What’s verified
The House passed a war powers resolution directing the withdrawal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran, by a vote of 215-208.
Four Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie (KY), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Tom Barrett (MI), and Warren Davidson (OH) — voted with all Democrats present.
The resolution is expected to be vetoed by President Trump and does not have enough support for a veto override.
The vote was initially delayed in late May due to attendance concerns among Republican lawmakers.
House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the resolution, calling it “very dangerous” and defending President Trump’s military actions.
Where accounts differ
On the status of the conflict: One source quotes a Republican lawmaker stating “the war for all intents and purposes ended back in April.” Another source reports that “just hours before the vote, Iran and the U.S. traded strikes” and that talks to end the war have not gained traction.
On Senate action regarding a similar measure: One source says the Senate “advanced a similar resolution curbing the president’s war powers in May.” Another states that Senate Democrats won support on a procedural measure but await a final vote. A third source says a Democratic senator “has single-handedly prevented previous versions from passing.”
Not yet confirmed
One source reports that Rep. Massie lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger and that Reps. Fitzpatrick and Barrett face potentially difficult reelection bids in swing districts.
One source reports that the conflict began on Feb. 28 with strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces on Iran, and that the War Powers Act gives the president 60 days (plus a 30-day extension) to end hostilities without congressional authorization.
One source reports that Democratic Sen. John Fetterman blocked previous versions of the measure, despite three Republican senators defecting.
One source reports that top Republicans were also rebuked on a measure to provide aid to Ukraine, with six Republicans joining Democrats to move it forward.
One source reports that 72% of respondents in a May poll said the U.S. is winning the war, while roughly six in ten oppose military action.
Key figures
President Donald Trump, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA)
Sources: foxnews.com, NPR, newrepublic.com
