[U.S. House Passes Resolution to Limit Trump's Military Actions Against Iran, But It Lacks Legal Binding Force] BlockBeats News, June 6: The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a war powers resolution with 215 votes in favor and 208 against, requiring President Trump to cease military actions against Iran without congressional authorization. Four Republican lawmakers broke ranks and joined Democrats to push the resolution through. However, since the House passed a "concurrent resolution," even if approved by the Senate, it does not carry legal force, and Trump is not obligated to comply with the requirements. White House officials stated that such resolutions are "unconstitutional," and Trump will continue to act based on his constitutional authority as Commander-in-Chief. Trump later posted on Truth Social, calling the vote "meaningless" and accusing the Democrats and the four Republican lawmakers who supported the resolution of attempting to weaken his authority during negotiations to end the war with Iran. According to procedure, the resolution will now be submitted to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for review. Notably, the Senate version is a legally binding joint resolution, which, if passed, would require Trump's signature. It is expected to be vetoed, and Congress would need a two-thirds majority to override the presidential veto. Under the 1973 War Powers Act, the president can initiate military action without congressional authorization for 60 days, after which congressional approval is required. On May 1, Trump sent a letter to Congress stating that the war with Iran was "over," but legal experts argue that a ceasefire does not reset the War Powers Act's timeline. [Original Link]