House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to cease Iran hostilities

The House approved a war powers resolution on Tuesday directing President Trump to halt hostilities with Iran, marking a rare moment of bipartisan agreement on military authority.

The resolution passed with support from members across the political divide. War powers resolutions allow Congress to direct the president to end military operations without a formal declaration of war, invoking the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

Democrats and some Republicans have struggled to advance similar measures in the Senate. Even if the chamber passes the resolution, Trump would likely veto it, according to Democratic officials familiar with his position.

Senate leadership has not indicated plans to schedule a vote on the measure. The path to passage there remains unclear, with Republicans holding the majority.

The House vote served as a check on executive military power, though its binding force remains limited. Supporters of the resolution argue Congress must reassert its constitutional authority over decisions to wage war.