The U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on Thursday intended to end United States military involvement in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The measure passed with a 214-208 vote, supported by House Democrats and four Republican members. This marks the second time the chamber has voted to halt the five-month-long hostilities.
The resolution follows a recent escalation in the region that resulted in the deaths of four U.S. military personnel over the weekend. Supporters of the measure stated the vote reflects growing congressional concern over the direction of the conflict and the status of stalled peace talks. The Senate is expected to hold a vote on a similar resolution later today.
Because the House resolution was not designed to be sent to the president for a signature, legal experts describe the measure as largely symbolic. President Donald Trump has previously indicated he would veto any binding legislation that seeks to limit his executive authority regarding military actions. Administration officials have maintained that the operations are necessary for national security as tensions in the Middle East continue.