On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution for the first time, with 215 votes in favor and 208 opposed, aiming to halt American military actions against Iran. Four Republican lawmakers, unwilling to comply with Trump's directives, joined Democrats in seeking to end the conflict that has lasted three months and dramatically reshaped U.S. domestic and foreign political landscapes. Two weeks ago, House Speaker Johnson had attempted to block this outcome reflecting growing anti-war sentiment, abruptly halting proceedings just before the resolution was set to pass. However, as the conflict persists and Trump fails to reach a peace agreement with Iran, domestic discontent continues to mount. Although the resolution has now passed in the House, the next steps remain unclear. Trump is highly likely to veto any congressional measures aimed at limiting his authority as commander-in-chief.
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