JUST IN: House Blocks Effort To Limit Trump’s War Powers In Iran Operation

By Cullen McCue

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a War Powers Resolution aimed at halting President Donald Trump’s ability to lead military operations against Iran. Thursday’s vote comes just a day after a similar measure failed in the Senate.

The resolution in question was first introduced on June 17, 2025, when President Trump authorized strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and later Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) the measure invoked Section 5(c) of the 1973 War Powers Resolution. This landmark law, enacted in response to the Vietnam War, requires the president to consult Congress before introducing U.S. forces into hostilities and mandates withdrawal within 60 days unless Congress declares war or authorizes the action.

Massie’s measure specifically directed the president to “remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran” unless a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for military force was enacted. It included a carve-out stating that the directive would not prevent the U.S. from defending itself against an imminent attack…

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