US House passes Iran war-powers bill
The measure won 220-204 and would direct President Trump to withdraw forces and halt strikes on Iran; it still faces the Senate and a likely veto.
Mateo Fernandez ·
The US House of Representatives passed a war-powers bill directing President Trump to withdraw US forces from the region, aiming to end strikes on Iran.
Lawmakers approved the measure 220-204 on Sept. 16, 2026; seven Republicans joined Democrats in voting for the bill, House officials said.
Moulton's war-powers measure
The bill was introduced by Representative Seth Moulton and would instruct the president to end offensive strikes and order a pullback of US forces in the Middle East, lawmakers said. Representative Gregory Meeks, a Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said in a written statement that the administration had not met its objectives after roughly 200 days of tension and urged a diplomatic approach instead of relying on non-career appointees.
House officials noted the vote reflects growing congressional impatience and would legally constrain the administration's authorization to use force in the region if enacted. Supporters framed the measure as a way to limit further escalation; opponents said it could tie Washington's hands amid volatile security dynamics.
The measure must clear the Senate to take
effect, and President Trump retains veto authority, officials said.
If the Senate considers the bill, members could act by Sept. 30, 2026; if passed and delivered to the White House, a presidential veto is likely, officials added.