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House passes resolution to limit military action against Iran

Seven Republicans joined House Democrats to pass a war powers resolution restricting military operations.

Updated Sep 16, 2026 · 05:50 UTC4 reports

The short version

  • The U.S. House voted 220-204 to approve a war powers resolution aimed at halting unapproved military action in Iran.[The Washington Sun · CBS News]
  • Seven Republican lawmakers broke party lines to vote in favor of the measure alongside House Democrats.[Fox News · Al Jazeera · CBS News]
  • A Congressional Budget Office report estimated the six-month conflict has cost $38 billion through August 1, with ongoing costs reaching $2 billion to $3 billion per month.[The Washington Sun · Al Jazeera · CBS News]

Key facts

  • The House approved a war powers resolution blocking President Trump from taking further unauthorized military action against Iran in a 220 to 204 vote.[The Washington Sun · CBS News]
  • Seven House Republicans joined Democrats to pass the resolution.[Fox News · CBS News]
  • The Congressional Budget Office estimated the conflict directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion through August 1.[The Washington Sun · Al Jazeera · CBS News]
  • The CBO projects ongoing monthly costs for the war will range between $2 billion and $3 billion.[The Washington Sun · CBS News]
  • Budget projections indicate the war will raise inflation by 0.5 percentage points heading into 2027.[The Washington Sun · Al Jazeera]

What remains uncertain

  • Future monthly costs remain uncertain as the CBO notes they depend on the intensity of ongoing fighting.[The Washington Sun]

Sources

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