深潮TechFlow|Jun 06, 2026 13:27
[U.S. House Passes Resolution to Limit Trump's War Powers on Iran, But It Lacks Legal Binding Force]
Deep Tide TechFlow reports that on June 6, according to the Daily Caller, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on Wednesday with a vote of 215 to 208 aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military powers regarding Iran. Four Republican lawmakers voted in favor of the resolution. The resolution, introduced by Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, demands that Trump cease hostile military actions against Iran unless it is to defend against an "imminent attack," and that subsequent actions must seek congressional approval.
Since the House passed a "Concurrent Resolution," according to the Senate's website, such resolutions, even if passed by both chambers, do not carry legal force. White House officials responded by calling the resolution "unconstitutional," and Trump posted on Truth Social, calling the vote "meaningless" and accusing supporters of attempting to undermine his final negotiations to end the war with Iran.
The resolution has now been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. If the Senate amends it into a "Joint Resolution" requiring the president's signature, Trump is almost certain to exercise his veto power, and Congress would need a two-thirds majority to override the veto. Previously, on May 1, Trump sent a letter to Congress claiming that the war with Iran had "ended" to circumvent the 60-day congressional authorization requirement under the 1973 War Powers Resolution. However, legal experts have pointed out that a ceasefire agreement does not reset the timeline stipulated by the law.
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