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House passes resolution to force Trump Iran troop withdrawal

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. House passed a resolution ordering President Donald Trump to withdraw Armed Forces from Iran, except defensive forces.
The Democrat-sponsored resolution passed 220-204, with seven Republicans voting in favor.
Rep. Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for allegedly ordering hostilities against Iran congressional approval.
The impeachment filing must be considered by the House within two legislative days, though analysts deem it unlikely to succeed.

History

Historical Context

Congress created the War Powers Resolution in 1973 to force the president to withdraw troops after 60 days without congressional approval. The law, introduced by Rep. Clement Zablocki and overriding President Nixon’s veto, has been invoked repeatedly, including a June 2026 concurrent resolution directing President Trump to end hostilities with Iran, a move championed by Rep. Thomas Massie.

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Story summary

The U.S. House passed a resolution ordering President Donald Trump to withdraw Armed Forces from Iran, except defensive forces.
The Democrat-sponsored resolution passed 220-204, with seven Republicans voting in favor.
Rep. Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for allegedly ordering hostilities against Iran congressional approval.
The impeachment filing must be considered by the House within two legislative days, though analysts deem it unlikely to succeed.

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