The U.S.House of Representatives approved a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority to continue military operations involving Iran without congressional authorization.

The measure passed by a narrow 215-208 vote after four Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in supporting it, marking a significant shift from previous attempts that had repeatedly failed due to unified Republican opposition.The resolution relies on the War Powers Resolution of 1973, a law intended to ensure congressional oversight of military engagements.Under the legislation, presidents are generally required to withdraw U.S.forces from hostilities if Congress has not authorized continued military action within 60 days.Supporters of the measure argue that Congress must reassert its constitutional authority over decisions involving war and military intervention.

The vote comes amid growing concern among some lawmakers regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran and the lack of explicit congressional authorization for military operations.

Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, the ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, strongly criticized the administration's handling of the conflict, arguing that diplomatic efforts, rather than continued military action, offer the best path toward ending the crisis.Despite clearing the House, the resolution faces uncertain prospects in the Senate.

While senators previously advanced a similar measure through a procedural vote, additional legislative hurdles remain before any proposal could reach the president's desk.Questions also remain about whether Senate rules would allow the measure to proceed automatically to a final vote.Opponents of the resolution contend that the military situation is already winding down and argue that current U.S.deployments in the region do not constitute active hostilities requiring further congressional intervention.