WASHINGTON : The House voted 215–208 in favour of the resolution, with four Republicans joining Democrats to support the measure. The proposal would require the withdrawal of US troops from Iran unless Congress formally declares war or authorises the use of military force.

The measure now moves to the Senate, where it must be approved to become law. Legal and constitutional debate continues over the scope of congressional war powers and whether such resolutions are binding even if passed.

The vote highlights unease among some Republicans over President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict and represents a bipartisan cooperation to limit presidential war-making authority. It follows earlier failed attempts in the House to advance similar resolutions by narrow margins.

The Senate previously passed a separate but related resolution in a procedural vote last month after several unsuccessful attempts, though no date has been set for a final vote.

Democrats have urged the administration to seek formal congressional approval for military action, citing the US Constitution, which grants Congress the authority to declare war. They have also raised concerns about rising domestic prices, including fuel and food costs, since the start of the joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran on February 28.

Economic data has shown upward pressure on prices, with US producer inflation recording its sharpest increase in four years in April, driven in part by higher costs of goods and services following the outbreak of the war.

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