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House Passes Third War Powers Resolution Directing Withdrawal From Iran

The vote raises pressure on President Trump by highlighting rising war costs, voter dissatisfaction, the threat of a veto, unclear Senate support.

The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Washington Monument, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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Overview

  • The House approved the resolution Tuesday by a 220-204 vote to direct the president to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, with seven Republicans joining all Democrats.
  • The measure was introduced by Rep. Seth Moulton and marks the third House effort this year to reclaim congressional authority over sustained military action under the War Powers framework.
  • The resolution is likely symbolic in the near term because it has not reached the president's desk, would probably face a presidential veto, and its passage in the Senate remains uncertain.
  • The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the conflict cost about $38 billion through Aug. 1 and projects roughly $2–3 billion in monthly costs going forward, and the fighting has produced U.S. military deaths and higher fuel prices.
  • Growing GOP defections, including three new votes from competitive districts in Iowa and a retiring South Carolina Republican, increase midterm political pressure and could shape post-election fights over funding and Senate action.