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House Votes 220-204 to Direct End to U.S. Hostilities With Iran

The vote underscores a growing congressional challenge to the president’s war authority and comes as the administration signals direct talks with Tehran and plans Gulf consultations at the U.N.

Damage and debris at a building that Iranian media said was hit by a U.S. strike in Kuhestak, Iran, Sept. 2, 2026. (Morteza Akhoondi for Tasnim News Agency via AP)
The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Washington Monument, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears at a campaign event for U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Hannah Fingerhut)
U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, speaks at a campaign event Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Hannah Fingerhut)

Overview

  • The U.S. House approved a nonbinding war‑powers resolution 220-204 on Tuesday directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran.
  • Seven Republicans joined all Democrats in the vote, with Mariannette Miller‑Meeks, Zach Nunn and Nancy Mace recorded as new defectors from party ranks.
  • The measure faces little chance of becoming law because previous House resolutions never reached the president’s desk and the White House has threatened an almost‑certain veto.
  • President Trump told reporters he has heard from Iran "directly" and expressed hope the war is nearing its end, and Axios reported he plans to meet Gulf Cooperation Council leaders at the U.N. General Assembly to discuss a postwar plan.
  • The conflict has strained the economy and shipping lanes, costing more than $38 billion as of Aug. 1 and an estimated $2–3 billion per month, which has pushed fuel prices higher and intensified voter concern before the midterm elections.