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House Passes War Powers Bill Ending Trump’s Iran War

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 6:20 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. House approved a war powers resolution forcing President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran.
The measure passed 220-204, with seven Republicans joining all Democrats.
The Congressional Budget Office said the war has cost over $38 billion and adds 0.5 percentage points to 2027 inflation.
An AP-NORC July poll found most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting.

History

Historical Context

The War Powers Resolution, enacted on 7 November 1973 after secret Vietnam-era bombings, requires presidents to notify Congress within 48 hours and limits undeclared hostilities to 60 days. In June 2026 both chambers passed a concurrent resolution invoking that 60-day rule to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran, echoing the 1973 congressional check on costly wars.

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Story summary

The U.S. House approved a war powers resolution forcing President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran.
The measure passed 220-204, with seven Republicans joining all Democrats.
The Congressional Budget Office said the war has cost over $38 billion and adds 0.5 percentage points to 2027 inflation.
An AP-NORC July poll found most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting.

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