WASHINGTON – June 3, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a war powers resolution aimed at limiting U.S. military actions against Iran, marking the strongest congressional opposition since the three-month conflict began.
The vote concluded with 215–208, as several Republican representatives sided with Democrats to support the resolution, creating a notable political setback for the Trump administration.
House Speaker Mike Johnson had previously attempted to delay the vote to prevent the resolution from passing. However, congressional pressure continued to mount as the conflict with Iran prolonged without a clear diplomatic solution.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the war as “reckless and costly,” further stating that the conflict had already consumed over $100 billion in American taxpayer money.
According to the resolution, Congress aims to reassert its constitutional authority to decide on acts of war, rather than allowing all power to rest solely with the president in their role as commander-in-chief.
Although the resolution does not immediately halt military operations, it is seen as a strong political signal indicating growing opposition to the war in Washington.
The U.S. Senate had previously advanced a similar resolution after several Republican senators broke from President Trump's stance to support limiting military operations against Iran.
During a hearing on the same day, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that if Congress passes measures restricting war powers, Iran might believe the U.S. administration is “handcuffed,” thereby losing incentive to reach a peace agreement.
These developments occurred as the U.S. maintains a strong military presence in the Middle East, while the situation around the Strait of Hormuz continues to significantly impact oil prices and the global economy.
