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The House passed a war powers resolution today, 215 to 208, directing the President to pull U.S. forces out of hostilities with Iran. The House voted 215-208 on June 3, 2026 to pass a resolution directing Trump to end U.S. military involvement with Iran — Washington Post
Four Republicans crossed over — Massie, Fitzpatrick, Barrett, and Davidson — joined every Democrat. Reps. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) joined all Democrats in support — MS NOW
First time either chamber has actually passed one of these on a final vote since the war started over three months ago. The vote marked the first time such a measure cleared the House or Senate on a final vote since the conflict began more than three months earlier — Washington Post
And the war started without congressional approval. The U.S. and Israeli strikes that began February 28, 2026 were launched without congressional authorization — NPR
One guy decided, on his own, to put U.S. forces into a fight with Iran. The United States and Israel launched military operations against targets in Iran on February 28, 2026 — Congressional Research Service via ,Congress.gov,
The 60-day War Powers Act clock ran out on May 1. We’ve been past the legal deadline for over a month. The War Powers Act of 1973 grants the president 60 days to conduct military operations without congressional authorization; that deadline was surpassed on May 1, 2026 — Rep. Jared Golden
Thirteen American servicemembers are dead. U.S. Central Command data shows 13 U.S. service members killed in the Iran war as of April 8, 2026 — Military Times
There’s a naval blockade of Iranian ports happening right now. Sen. Tim Kaine cited the U.S. fleet’s blockade of Iranian ports as an ongoing act of war — The Hill
Congress, which is the branch that actually has the power to declare war under Article I. Article I of the Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war — NPR