U.S. House Rejects Resolution to Withdraw Forces from Iran Conflict
The U.S. House of Representatives voted down a war powers resolution on May 15, 2026, which would have directed President Trump to remove American forces from hostilities against Iran. The defeat of the resolution provides the administration with continued legislative leeway to prosecute Operation Epic Fury and the maritime blockade. Opponents of the bill argued that a withdrawal would embolden Tehran, while proponents cited the strain on the national budget and gasoline prices.