House Votes on 60-Day Measure to Force Trump Out of Iran War
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Updated · The Associated Press · May 21
House Votes on 60-Day Measure to Force Trump Out of Iran War
4 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · May 21
The House is set to vote Thursday on a War Powers resolution ordering President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, after Democrats say they may now have enough support to pass it.
The push follows a tie vote last week and rests on the 1973 law’s 60-day limit on unauthorized military action; Democrat Jared Golden has switched to yes, while a small bloc of Republicans has broken with Trump.
Capitol Hill frustration has grown as the Strait of Hormuz stalemate disrupts shipping and lifts U.S. gasoline prices to $4.53, adding pressure on lawmakers to curb the conflict.
The Senate advanced a parallel measure Tuesday with support from four Republicans, though GOP leaders expect to stop it if all senators are present.
If both chambers approve the concurrent resolution, it would test Congress’s authority to end a war without Trump’s signature and could trigger a broader legal fight over presidential war powers.
Is the 1973 War Powers Resolution an obsolete law in the modern era of presidential military action?
Beyond a congressional vote, what can reopen the world’s most critical oil chokepoint and lower soaring gas prices?
With U.S. focus on Iran, how are global rivals like China and Russia exploiting the strategic power vacuum?
The 2026 U.S.-Iran Conflict: Unapproved War, Congressional Showdown, and Global Consequences
Overview
In May 2026, the United States faces a major constitutional crisis as President Trump continues military operations in Iran without explicit congressional approval, despite strong public opposition and legal concerns. The conflict, which began in February, has lasted beyond the 60-day limit set by the War Powers Act of 1973, yet the White House and its allies argue that no formal approval is needed. This has intensified scrutiny of the president’s strategy and prompted Congress to renew efforts to assert its authority over military action, highlighting deep divisions over war powers and the rule of law.