On Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, the United States House of Representatives passed a second war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to "remove hostilities from Iran." The resolution, introduced by a Democrat from Washington, passed in a close 214-208 vote. All Democrats voted in favor, joined by four Republicans: Michigan Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Warren Davidson, Thomas Massie, and Tom Barrett.

The resolution comes amid ongoing conflict known as Operation Epic Fury, during which 450 U.S. troops have been reported wounded, according to Reuters. The Daily Caller reported that the American death toll had reached 18 casualties as of the previous Wednesday.

President Trump posted on TruthSocial on the morning of the vote, stating that the U.S. would hold Iran responsible for attacks by the Houthis, whom he described as a surrogate or proxy of Iran. He warned of major military punishment against both Iran and the Houthis, expressing disappointment with the Houthis' recent actions.

The Senate may consider a separate resolution on the matter, according to Politico, though such war powers resolutions are largely symbolic and rarely used.

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