House passes resolution urging Trump to end Iran hostilities

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on July 23, 2026, to direct President Donald Trump to end military hostilities with Iran, marking the second time in as many months that lawmakers have formally rebuked the administration's handling of the nearly five-month conflict. The concurrent resolution passed by a narrow margin of 214 to 208, with four Republicans joining all voting Democrats in support.

The measure, introduced by Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington, directs the president to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran without express congressional authorization. The four Republican representatives who crossed party lines were Tom Barrett of Michigan, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Warren Davidson of Ohio, and Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

Despite the political significance of the vote, the resolution does not carry the force of law. As a concurrent resolution, it is not presented to the president for his signature or veto, meaning it cannot legally compel the administration to cease operations. A similar resolution was adopted by the House in early June, which the administration ignored.

The vote reflects growing bipartisan concern...