The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution seeking to halt military operations in Iran, a move that signals growing congressional dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s conduct of the war. The vote. Which occurred on Wednesday. Saw four Republicans—Reps; Warren Davidson of Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Tom Barrett of Michigan. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Join Democrats in supporting the measure, though According to ABC News, this marks the first time since the war began that the House has backed a resolution to end the conflict.

Concurrent Resolution Lacks Legal Weight

The resolution. While symbolic. Does not require Trump’s signature and cannot override the president’s authority as commander-in-chief. It calls on the administration to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces in hostilities against Iran or its military unless Congress passes a declaration of war or authorization to use force. As reported by ABC News, the resolution will now move to the Senate but will not be presented to the president for a veto.

House Foreign Affairs ranking Democrat Gregory Meeks said the vote reflected constitutional principles and public sentiment in favor of ending the conflict. “Congress has followed the Constitution today—Democrats and Republicans said enough is enough. It is time to end this war. It is time for the president to tell the American people why we entered this war,” he told reporters after the vote.

Previous Rebuffs and Speaker’s Concerns

This is the fourth time the House has attempted to pass a war powers resolution since the conflict began. All previous attempts failed or narrowly passed, with the most recent being a tie vote on May 14. According to ABC News, Speaker Mike Johnson had previously raised concerns about the resolution, stating it could undermine the administration’s ability to negotiate with Iran. He also canceled a scheduled vote before the Memorial Day recess, citing attendance issues, a move that angered Democrats, who believed the resolution would pass.

A White House official downplayed the significance of the vote, attributing its success to Republican absences during the session. The official said the resolution was “driven by absences” from GOP members and did not reflect broader support for ending the war.

Trump and Venezuela’s Machado Meet Amid Tensions

Amid the congressional vote, President Trump met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House. According to NBC News, Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, is seeking to lead a democratic transition in Venezuela and has received support from her coalition in the 2024 elections. However, the Trump administration has not fully endorsed her leadership, instead working with figures within the Maduro administration.

Machado’s visit has sparked speculation about whether she might offer Trump her Nobel Prize in appreciation for U.S. actions in Venezuela. The Norwegian Nobel Institute has clarified that the prize cannot be transferred or shared, but Machado’s intentions remain a topic of discussion. White House officials described the meeting as a courtesy granted at Machado’s request. Both sides appear to seek something from the other,Machado wants U.S. support for democratic governance, while Trump may hope to receive recognition, such as a Nobel Prize, for his efforts in diplomacy.