General · 4 June 2026

Four Republicans join Democrats to curb Trump's Iran war powers

The US House of Representatives just voted to make President Trump get Congress's approval to continue the three-month war in Iran. On Wednesday, the House passed a war powers resolution 215 to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats to defy him. This vote sends the measure to the Senate, which must now consider it quickly under the law.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 June 2026 at 9:45

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