The U.S. House has approved a Democratic proposal to end the conflict in Iran by directing President Donald Trump to withdraw armed forces. The resolution is non-binding. In the House, the vote was 214-208, with four Republicans siding with Democrats: Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.).

Later, the Senate rejected a binding resolution with a 47-49 vote. It would have ended the Iran war but faced a presidential veto. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) joined all Democrats except Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to support the measure. Four Republican Senators — Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) — did not vote.

Senate Republicans have expressed that the conflict should not exceed 60 days without congressional approval, citing federal law. Despite this stance, several, including Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah), voted against ending the war.

Tillis commented that the 60-day countdown began in July, not February, when Trump launched strikes. He emphasized the need for congressional authorization at the 60-day mark, stating, “The clock is ticking. We got to get serious about that.”

Although House Republicans give Trump more time on the deadline, four GOP members voted with Democrats against the unpopular conflict. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) highlighted the growing opposition, saying, “The vote today shows that Congress is starting to join the 70% of American people who are against this war.”

Public opposition challenges Republicans in competitive regions. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.), representing a swing district, opposed the resolution, stressing the economic impact but acknowledging, “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.” Bresnahan desires a quick resolution, seeking stability in fuel prices and advocating for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The recent House vote is a continuation of opposition efforts, with previous disapproval voiced in June. Democrats persist in these votes to record Republican positions on the widely unpopular war, led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.).

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) noted widespread public disapproval, mentioning that even “MAGA” supporters preferred Trump’s previous stance of ending wars.