16 APR 2026
United StatesWashington D.C., United States

House rejects Dem resolution on Iran operation

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:13 UTC · 2 sources

The U.S. House of Representatives has backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, narrowly defeating a Democratic-led War Powers Resolution on Thursday. The resolution sought to stop the ongoing hostilities, known as Operation Epstein's Fury, until they are explicitly authorized by Congress. The vote represents a significant political victory for the Trump administration, reinforcing its authority to conduct military operations against Iran without new legislative approval. The failure of the resolution leaves the legal and political debate over presidential war powers unresolved as the conflict continues.

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Reuters confirms the House vote occurred on Thursday and that the resolution was narrowly defeated.

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Vote: 213-214 against resolution
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:13 UTC · First reported: 6h ago