BlockBeats report, on June 6, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a war powers resolution by a vote of 215 in favor and 208 against, requiring President Trump to cease military actions against Iran without congressional authorization. Four Republican lawmakers defected, joining Democrats to push the resolution through.
However, since the House passed a "joint resolution," even if approved by the Senate, it carries no legal force, and Trump is not obligated to comply with its requirements. White House officials stated that such resolutions are themselves "unconstitutional," and Trump will continue to act based on his constitutional authority as Commander-in-Chief.
Trump later posted on Truth Social that the vote was "meaningless" and accused Democrats supporting the resolution, along with four Republican lawmakers, of attempting to undermine his authority during negotiations to end the war in Iran.
Under the procedure, this resolution will be referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Notably, the Senate version is a joint resolution with the force of law, which, if passed, requires signature by Trump and is expected to be vetoed; Congress would need a two-thirds majority to override the presidential veto.
Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the president may initiate military action for up to 60 days without congressional authorization, after which congressional approval is required. On May 1, Trump sent a letter to Congress stating that the war against Iran had "ended," but legal experts argue that a ceasefire does not reset the timeline under the War Powers Resolution.