House Vote Halts Trump’s Iran War Push

The U. S. House of Representatives tied a bill that would have stopped President Trump from fighting Iran unless Congress gave the green light. The vote ended 212 to 212, so the measure fell short of the majority needed to pass. This was the third time this year that lawmakers tried to limit the president’s military action in Iran. The last attempt, made on April 16, was lost by one vote when a member marked “present. ”Trump’s own party holds only a thin majority in the House, making it harder for any bill that opposes his war plans to win. The Senate saw a similar close call when a resolution was blocked by a 50‑49 tally, as three Republicans joined most Democrats in supporting the measure. The effort to curb the war reflects growing concern that the president’s campaign could expand without proper congressional oversight. Even though the bill failed, the narrow margins show that future votes may still swing in either direction.