On Wednesday, the House vote sparked reactions from across the political spectrum as bipartisan opposition to continued U.S. military involvement in Iran appeared to gain momentum.
House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution
The Republican-led House of Representatives voted 215-208 on Wednesday to approve a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action against Iran without congressional authorization.
The measure directs Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from the conflict unless Congress formally declares war or approves the use of military force.
Four Republicans joined Democrats in backing the resolution, marking a notable challenge to Trump despite GOP control of both chambers.
Thomas Massie, Marjorie Taylor Greene React
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) celebrated the outcome on X, writing, “The Iran War Powers Resolution that I cosponsored (opposing the war) just passed the House of Representatives,” adding, “The People’s House is sending a message: end this war.”
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) echoed that sentiment, posting: “Yes, end the war!!!”
Democrats Intensify Criticism Over Iran Conflict
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Trump and Republicans, accusing them of entering the conflict without a clear plan.
“Donald Trump and Republicans illegally plunged America into a war in Iran without a strategy or an endgame,” Pelosi said, adding that the conflict had pushed prices higher and cost American lives.
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) argued bipartisan opposition was accelerating, writing that support for congressional oversight of military action was “growing, and fast” ahead of another Senate vote expected in the coming days.
For now, the vote is mostly symbolic, as the measure would still need approval from both the House and Senate to take effect.
At the same time, legal questions remain over whether war powers resolutions would be constitutional even if Congress passes them, Reuters reported
Stock Futures Mixed As Oil Prices Decline
Dow futures rose 7.00 points, or 0.01%, to 50,810.00, while S&P 500 futures slipped 28.25 points, or 0.37%, to 7,543.50 and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 155.75 points, or 0.51%, to 30,477.50 as of around 8:51 p.m. EDT.
In commodities, WTI crude oil fell 0.52% to $95.52 per barrel. Brent crude declined 0.67% to $97.15 per barrel.
Natural gas futures rose 0.72% to $3.237 per MMBtu as of around 8:51 p.m. EDT.
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