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Trump’s power to wage war with Iran has failed in the House of Representatives by a slim margin. Only a single vote on Thursday separated the yeas and nays, with 213 in favour
powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran **Washington, DC –** A resolution to rein in US President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war with Iran has failed
powers resolution that would have prevented further military action against Iran, as Democrats united against continued US involvement in the conflict amid peace talks that have yet to make a breakthrough. The resolution introduced
failed to materialise, the US found itself in a war of attrition in which time is on Iran’s side. Professor John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago was blunt: “Trump committed a colossal blunder
resolution or memorandum of understanding, with Vance claiming Iran chose “not to accept our terms”, adding that the US needs to see a “fundamental commitment” from Tehran [not to develop nuclear weapons](/news/2026/4/14/why-are-the-us-iran-arguing-over-duration-of-uranium-enrichment-ban). Iran
powers resolution – as it happened We’re closing this file now but our live coverage continues on a [new blog here](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/14/middle-east-crisis-live-hezbollah-urges-lebanon-to-pull-out-of-talks-with-israel-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-begins), including a summary of the latest key developments. Thanks for reading