US House and Senate split on ending Trump’s war in Iran, as gas prices rise

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 569

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — One day after President Donald Trump attended the dignified transfer of the remains of four U.S. service members killed as a result of the Iran conflict, the two chambers of Congress were at odds over whether to rein in the president’s military powers in the monthslong war.

While members of the U.S. House approved a War Powers Resolution 214-208, with four Republicans joining all Democrats, lawmakers in the U.S. Senate rejected the measure …

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