The United States House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution on Thursday, July 23, 2026, directing President Donald Trump to remove American forces from hostilities with Iran.
The nonbinding measure was approved by a 214-208 vote.
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Shortly after the House action, the Senate rejected a binding joint resolution under the War Powers Act by a vote of 47 to 49.
The conflicting votes highlight growing divisions within Congress over the unauthorized military conflict, which restarted following a breakdown in peace negotiations earlier this month.
Casualties have surged since the fighting broke out in February, with the Pentagon reporting 18 U. S.
military deaths and nearly 500 injuries. Four of those fatalities occurred after July 17, following an attack on a military base in Jordan.
The conflict's escalation has also impacted global markets, driving Brent crude oil prices above $100 per barrel and raising national gas averages to $4.09 per gallon.
House Debate and Key Statements
Four Republicans joined House Democrats to pass the nonbinding measure, including Reps. Thomas Massie, Tom Barrett, Warren Davidson, and Brian Fitzpatrick.
Representative Pramila Jayapal, who led the House effort, criticized the administration's strategic direction during floor debates.
"From the beginning, this war has had no clear mission, no strategy, no end goal. Congress has not been consulted," Jayapal said.
"And hostilities have been driven over and over again by a president who won his election by promising to end forever wars."
