Trump Calls House Iran War Vote ‘Unpatriotic’
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- House passed a war powers resolution 215‑208 that would require President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran or obtain congressional approval for further action.
- Trump posted on Truth Social calling the vote “unpatriotic,” accusing Democrats and four Republicans of undermining his war negotiations.
- White House dismissed the measure as an unconstitutional attempt to restrict presidential power, noting the legal force is unclear.
- Senate has advanced a similar resolution in May but has not yet held a full floor vote, leaving the House’s concurrent resolution without a Senate counterpart.
- Michael Glennon of Tufts University said the vote shows a majority of the House believes the war is unlawful and that U.S. forces should be withdrawn from the Persian Gulf.
Why it matters: The 215‑208 House vote pressures Trump to halt Iran operations, potentially forcing a troop withdrawal after the 60‑day limit, while the White House’s constitutional challenge sets up a legal showdown that curbs presidential war authority.
