US House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to withdraw US military from Iran
Summary
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution directing President Donald Trump to withdraw US military forces from the conflict with Iran. This is the second time the House has done so, but the Trump administration considers such resolutions unconstitutional and has not complied.Key Facts
- The House passed the war powers resolution with a 214-208 vote, with four Republicans joining Democrats.
- A similar resolution was passed last month by both the House and Senate but was not acted on by the administration.
- The resolution calls for ending US military involvement in the conflict with Iran.
- Top Democrat Greg Meeks accused President Trump of breaking the law by continuing hostilities.
- Meeks plans to introduce legislation to make House Speaker Mike Johnson sue Trump for compliance, but this is unlikely to succeed.
- The House also approved a $95 billion budget plan focused on military spending related to the Iran conflict.
- Recent fighting has increased tensions, with Iran attacking US bases and Houthis targeting oil shipments and tankers.
- Rising conflict in the Middle East has pushed oil prices higher in recent weeks.
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