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House votes 215-208 to curb Trump Iran war powers
Confirmed
What we know
The House on Wednesday passed H.Con.Res. 86 by 215-208, directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes force — the first time the chamber approved such a measure in the three-month conflict. Four Republicans — Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett and Warren Davidson — joined all voting Democrats; Speaker Mike Johnson opposed the vote as weakening Trump's hand in Iran talks.
On Thursday Trump blasted the GOP defectors as "bad Republicans" and unpatriotic, arguing they knew where negotiations stood. The concurrent resolution still needs Senate action and generally lacks force of law, but it cannot be vetoed. Congress.gov shows the measure received in the Senate and referred to Foreign Relations on June 4.
What's confirmed
- AP/NBC: House agreed 215-208 to Meeks war powers resolution directing removal from Iran hostilities (AP/NBC).
- TIME/NBC: Four Republicans — Massie, Fitzpatrick, Barrett, Davidson — crossed party lines; Johnson opposed (TIME/NBC).
- USA Today: Trump on Thursday attacked the GOP yes votes as unpatriotic "bad Republicans" (USA Today).
- Congress.gov: Concurrent resolution received in Senate June 4 and referred to Foreign Relations (Congress.gov).
What's still developing
- Senate scheduling and whether 50 votes materialize on the concurrent text.
- Whether the House rebuke shifts White House Iran negotiation posture.
- Legal force debate if both chambers clear the concurrent resolution.