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House Passes Resolution to Halt Iran Conflict, $37.5 B Cost

7/23/2026

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The House approved a 214-208 resolution Thursday to halt U.S. military action in Iran, prompting the Senate to consider the measure.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the war has cost $37.5 billion.
A July Washington Post/Ipsos poll found two-thirds of Republicans approve President Donald Trump, six-in-ten say war is worth fighting, and one-third are unconvinced.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) said the war has “no clear mission, no strategy, no end goal.”

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The House approved a 214-208 resolution Thursday to halt U.S. military action in Iran, prompting the Senate to consider the measure.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the war has cost $37.5 billion.
A July Washington Post/Ipsos poll found two-thirds of Republicans approve President Donald Trump, six-in-ten say war is worth fighting, and one-third are unconvinced.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) said the war has “no clear mission, no strategy, no end goal.”