House passes war powers resolution to end Iran hostilities
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The House passed a Democratic-led war powers resolution on Wednesday directing President Donald Trump to end hostilities with Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke from the Republican-controlled chamber. The measure passed 215-208, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in support. The resolution is largely symbolic, as it would not force the president to end the conflict and would almost certainly face a veto. A similar resolution has advanced in the Senate but has not yet received a final vote. Lawmakers also voted separately to advance a Ukraine aid package via a discharge petition bypassing GOP leadership, setting up a final vote on that measure. Both White House and House Speaker Mike Johnson opposed the Iran resolution, arguing it undermines ongoing negotiations with Iran.
What’s verified
The House passed the war powers resolution by a vote of 215-208.
The four Republicans who supported the resolution were Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Tom Barrett of Michigan, and Warren Davidson of Ohio.
The resolution directs President Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes military force.
The measure is symbolic and does not compel the president to end the conflict; a subsequent presidential veto is expected.
The Senate has advanced its own version of the war powers resolution but has not yet held a final vote.
The House voted 218-204 to advance a Ukraine aid measure via a discharge petition; a final vote on that bill is expected Thursday.
Not yet confirmed
One source reported the conflict began on February 28 with strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces on Iran.
One source reported the House recessed for Memorial Day on May 21 after the vote was pulled due to absent Republicans.
One source reported that a previous war powers vote ended in a 212-212 tie.
One source reported that Rep. Kevin Kiley of California switched from Republican to independent and signed the Ukraine discharge petition.
One source reported that hours before the vote, Iran and the U.S. traded strikes in the Persian Gulf.
Key figures
President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Penn.), Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.), Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.)
Sources: NPR, NBC News
