Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have blocked a Democratic attempt to limit President Donald Trump’s authority over military action in Iran, according to lawmakers.
The move prevented Democrats from advancing a resolution that would have called for an end to ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran.
The effort was halted during a brief “pro forma” House session, which ended before the resolution could be brought forward.
While largely symbolic, the Democratic push was part of a broader effort to reassert congressional authority over war powers.
Lawmakers from the party said they plan to revisit the issue once Congress returns from recess.
Democrats have repeatedly tried in recent months to force votes requiring presidential approval from Congress before launching or continuing military operations in countries including Iran and Venezuela, but those efforts have so far failed.
Tensions have risen further amid Trump’s recent statements and actions related to Iran, including warnings that intensified concern among Democratic lawmakers.
Some have even raised the possibility of impeachment or invoking the 25th Amendment, though such steps remain politically unlikely given Republican control of Congress.
Republicans, who hold narrow majorities in both chambers, have largely backed Trump’s approach and continue to argue that his actions fall within presidential authority as commander-in-chief, particularly in situations they describe as urgent or limited military operations.
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between Congress and the presidency over war powers, as well as deep partisan divisions over U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.
