# 7 Republicans Join Democrats to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers
*House passes war powers resolution reining in military engagement beyond 60-day threshold despite White House opposition.*

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- Publicado: 2026-09-16T09:38:42.327Z
> A bipartisan coalition passed a measure restricting presidential authority over Iranian military engagements after the 60-day congressional authorization window expired.

## Las claves

- Seven Republicans joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution limiting Trump's Iran operations
- The vote occurred late Tuesday night with a final tally of 220-204 in the House
- President Trump opposes the legislation and is expected to veto any bill reaching his desk

Seven House Republicans joined all 213 voting Democrats to pass a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military engagement in Iran on Tuesday night. The measure passed with a final tally of 220 votes in favor and 204 against, marking a significant legislative rebuke of the administration's ongoing operations. Opponents of the bill included 203 House Republicans and Rep. Kevin Kiley, who caucuses with the GOP.

### Legislative Context and Constitutional Debate

The war powers resolution was introduced by Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and backed by 14 fellow Democrats, including Reps. Jason Crow of Colorado and Pramila Jayapal of Washington. Supporters argue that the period for presidential engagement without congressional authorization has expired under the War Powers Resolution of 1973. This law generally allows a president to engage U.S. forces in hostilities for up to 60 days, with an additional 30-day withdrawal period under certain circumstances.

Republicans who voted to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran have long argued that it is Congress's responsibility to declare war, not the White House. Rep. Tom Barrett of Michigan stated on Fox News Digital ahead of the vote that he has been consistent in his position since the initial 60-day provision expired.

### Administration Response and Political Implications

The Trump administration defended the continued military operation against Iran, asserting that the president is acting within his constitutional authority as commander-in-chief. Officials argued that the proposed resolution would improperly restrict the president's ability to protect U.S. forces and national security interests. Despite the House passage, President Trump has indicated he opposes such legislation, meaning it would likely face a presidential veto if an identical bill passes both chambers, as we reported in [Iran Threatens Military Escalation as U.S. Abandons Talks](/noticia/iran-threatens-military-escalation-as-us-abandons-talks).

The conflict in Iran has become a political focal point during the current midterm election season. The war has been blamed by some lawmakers and analysts for higher prices at the gas pump, which is expected to be a top issue for voters. A Fox News poll indicated that many voters oppose the Iran war and see prolonged commitment as negative, as we reported in [Iran Threatens Military Escalation as U.S. Abandons Talks](/noticia/iran-threatens-military-escalation-as-us-abandons-talks).

### Broader Congressional Reactions

The Senate passed a similar resolution in June of this year, also with several Republicans defecting against Trump's policies. While the vast majority of Republicans still stand by the president, internal divisions are evident. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., attempted to force a vote on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth due to his criticism of foreign entanglements, more details at [Fox News](https://foxnews.com).

Conversely, other Republican leaders defended the administration's handling of the situation. "The president has done a good job managing all this," Rep. Marlin Stutzman told Fox News Digital. He emphasized that voters need to stand with the president and the Iranian people, noting that Trump fulfilled his promise not to allow Iran to possess a nuclear weapon.
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