Key facts
- House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution.
- Resolution aims to block President Trump's military action against Iran.
- The vote was 215 in favor and 208 against.
- Four Republicans voted with Democrats for the resolution.
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing military action against Iran. The House voted 215 to 208, with four Republicans voting with Democrats in favor of the war powers resolution. This measure serves as a symbolic disapproval of potential military engagement with Iran. While non-binding, the vote signals congressional sentiment regarding the executive branch's authority to engage in foreign conflicts.