US House Passes Resolution to Halt Iran War in 215-208 Vote, Rebuking Trump Policy

The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for an end to the war with Iran.

Bloomberg reported that the House approved the resolution on June 2 by a 215-208 vote.

The vote drew attention because it came in a Republican-controlled House. It signals that concern is spreading within the party over the economic costs of a prolonged war with Iran and worsening public opinion.

The resolution does not immediately halt military operations. It still requires Senate approval to take effect, and legal disputes remain over the War Powers Act, which underpins the measure. Before the vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson said it would be very dangerous to restrict the administration's and the president's negotiating authority at this point, underscoring his opposition.

Bloomberg said the measure shows Congress is increasing its checks on President Donald Trump's Iran policy.

The economic burden of a prolonged war is also rising. International energy prices have surged after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, pushing the US average gasoline price to $4.26 a gallon.

The Pentagon has estimated the cost of military operations against Iran at about $29 billion so far, though market participants say the actual cost could be much higher.

Public opinion is also deteriorating. In a May poll by The New York Times and Siena College, 64% of respondents said going to war with Iran was the wrong decision.

The US and Iran are continuing talks on extending a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but tensions remain high, with military clashes between the two countries still occurring.