House Again Thwarts Bid to Halt Iran War Unless Congress Approves It
Representative Juan C. Vargas was among the Democrats who switched to supporting the resolution.
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Representative Juan C. Vargas was among the Democrats who switched to supporting the resolution.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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The House voted 214–213 against bringing a Democratic-led Iran war powers resolution to the floor, while a May 1 deadline approaches for President Trump to seek authorization or end the operation. Democrats argued Congress must act; Republicans defended the president’s authority during the statutory 60-day period.
Defense secretary who discussed the blockade and possible strikes
Hegseth's version of this story ↗President whose authority to continue the Iran operation is at issue
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Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who opposed the resolution
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Democratic representative who switched to supporting the resolution
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Democratic representative who opposed the resolution
Democratic representative who switched to supporting the resolution
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Republican senator who discussed the president’s authority and a possible extension
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Democratic representative who switched to supporting the resolution
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Republican representative who voted for the resolution
Republican senator who discussed the president’s authority and a possible extension
Republican representative who voted present
Democratic representative who switched to supporting the resolution
