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Jun 04, 2026
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US House Votes to End Trump's Iran War: What's Next?

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The US House of Representatives has voted in favor of measures to halt President Donald Trump's war on Iran. The vote marks the first successful effort by lawmakers to force the US to end a conflict that has had catastrophic effects. However, the vote is largely symbolic due to Trump's presidential veto power and Republican dominance in the House and Senate.

The US House's Historic Vote

The United States House of Representatives has voted in favour of measures to halt President Donald Trump’s war on Iran as the conflict drags into a fourth month and both sides remain at loggerheads in peace negotiations.

The vote on Wednesday marks the first successful effort by lawmakers to force the US to end a conflict that has had mounting catastrophic effects, from thousands of civilian deaths to global trade disruptions.

What Happened and Why It Matters

On Wednesday, lawmakers in the House, led by Democrats, voted to invoke the War Powers Act, which allows Congress to force an end to hostilities if the president does not get its authorisation after entering an armed conflict abroad.

Since the start of the war, Democrats have argued that Congress, not the president, holds the right to declare war. They’ve repeatedly tried to force a stop to the US-Israel war on Iran based on that argument.

The House Vote and Its Implications

Wednesday’s vote count was 215 in favour of the resolution to restrain Trump and 208 against.

The success for Democrats came after four Republicans switched sides in what appeared to be a public rebuke of Trump’s policies.

Can the US Restart the War on Iran?

Some officials in Trump’s cabinet believe so.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed on May 12 that the 60-day allowance given to the president to deploy troops under the War Powers Act means the administration may begin striking Iran again without lawmakers’ approval.