House Votes To Force End To Iran War As Four Republicans Join Democrats

The 215-208 vote marked the first time the House has backed a measure seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s military campaign in Iran.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

The House voted Wednesday to advance a measure aimed at ending the war with Iran, delivering a symbolic but politically significant rebuke of President Donald Trump’s military campaign.

The resolution passed 215-208, with every Democrat joined by four Republicans: Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Tom Barrett of Michigan and Warren Davidson of Ohio.

It was the first House vote to stop Trump’s military action in Iran since the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on the country at the end of February.

The measure is expected to face long odds in the Senate. If it were to clear that chamber, Trump is expected to veto it.

House lawmakers approved the resolution after more than three months of war, amid continuing debate over whether the administration had legal authority to pursue the conflict without explicit congressional approval. The war has rattled global markets and drawn renewed attention to Congress’ constitutional role in authorizing military action.

The Hill reported that the vote marked a win for Democrats and constitutional conservatives who argue the conflict is unlawful without congressional authorization.

“The development is largely symbolic, since there are lingering disputes about whether the measure, known as a concurrent resolution, carries the force of law. And Trump is certain to contest the authority of the measure even if it’s also passed by the Senate, where it’s headed next,” The Hill reported.

“Still, the vote represents a significant development in the political battle over the Iran War, putting Congress on the record condemning a conflict that has dragged on for more than three months — and rattled the global economy — with no clear end in sight.”

The vote came as the conflict continued to spill across the region. Iran struck Kuwait on Tuesday during a ceasefire, killing one person and injuring more than 60 others.

The House action puts lawmakers formally on record over the war and highlights a divide inside the Republican conference, where a small group joined Democrats in voting to force an end to U.S. involvement.