The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a measure aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to proceed with military operations against Iran without congressional approval. The decision marks another clash between U.S. lawmakers and the Trump administration over how to handle the conflict.
The resolution, proposed by Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal, passed by a vote of 214 to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in supporting it. However, the measure does not have the force of law and does not oblige the US administration to cease military action, as joint resolutions are not sent to the president for signature or veto.
The vote is expected to be followed by a similar process in the Senate, where lawmakers will consider a similar measure to limit presidential powers in the conflict with Iran. Even if passed, it would have more political weight than binding power on the White House.
The decision comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated again after the end of a recent ceasefire. Democrats have repeatedly called for presidents to be barred from engaging the US military in major conflicts without congressional authorization, and this time the initiative has also received support from some Republicans, indicating growing dissatisfaction within the party over US involvement in the conflict.
