The House of Representatives voted on Thursday to curtail President Donald Trump's authority to engage in military action against Iran, passing a war powers resolution just before lawmakers departed for a five-week recess. The vote was 214-208.
This marks the second time the House has passed such a measure in recent months. The resolution specifically demands that President Trump wind down military campaigns in Iran. Four Republican representatives — Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, and Thomas Massie of Kentucky — joined Democrats in supporting the resolution.
The vote occurred in the wake of attacks from Iran over the weekend that resulted in the deaths of four American service members. US Central Command (CENTCOM) previously released a video showing US forces conducting precision strikes within Iran at an undisclosed location.