# House rejects Iran war powers resolution, Nebraska GOP stands with Trump  
**Published:** 2026-05-14T21:00:38.000Z  
**Source:** [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/14/repub/us-house-rejects-constraint-on-trump-action-in-iran-one-day-after-senate/)  
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The U.S. House rejected a proposal Thursday to rein in President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran, which have killed more than a dozen American service members and thousands of civilians since operations began in late February, according to [reporting from the Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/14/repub/us-house-rejects-constraint-on-trump-action-in-iran-one-day-after-senate/).

The War Powers Resolution, which would have directed the president to withdraw forces from Iran within 30 days, failed in a 212-212 vote Thursday, one day after the Senate rejected a similar measure. Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon voted with the Trump administration against the resolution, according to voting records.

The measure was sponsored by Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey. During floor debate, Gottheimer argued that Congress has not been properly briefed on the war's progress or objectives and that the lack of oversight violates the U.S. Constitution. "Oversight is a key constitutional responsibility of Congress," he said.

Three Republicans joined nearly all Democrats in voting for the resolution: Tom Barrett of Michigan, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Maine Democrat Jared Golden was the only Democrat to oppose it.

Republican Rep. Brian Mast of Florida, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, defended the president's military campaign, arguing Iran posed an "imminent threat" and expressing satisfaction with briefings from Trump administration defense officials.

The failed vote marks the third attempt by the House to invoke the War Powers Act, which allows Congress to limit the president's military actions abroad. Pentagon officials testified this week that [the conflict has cost $29 billion](https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/cost-iran-war-rises-29b-us-gas-prices-spike) so far, not including damage from Iranian drone and missile attacks on U.S. installations.

The human toll has been substantial. [Human rights monitors estimate at least 1,701 Iranian civilians, including 254 children, have died](https://www.en-hrana.org/statements/with-the-participation-of-hra-a-question-from-a-united-states-congress-representative-to-the-department-of-defense/), while the United Nations reported that [up to 3.2 million Iranians have been displaced](https://www.unhcr.org/news/press-releases/unhcr-3-2-million-iranians-temporarily-displaced-iran-conflict-intensifies).

The conflict began February 28 after failed diplomatic negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. [A fragile ceasefire that began in April remains uncertain](https://www.axios.com/2026/05/11/trump-iran-ceasefile-military-action), with recent reports indicating the Trump administration is considering resuming military operations.

In the Senate, three Republicans broke ranks Wednesday to vote for an identical resolution: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, and Rand Paul of Kentucky. That measure also failed, marking the seventh Senate vote on Iran war powers since the fighting began.

## Sources

- [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/14/repub/us-house-rejects-constraint-on-trump-action-in-iran-one-day-after-senate/)
- [Human Rights Activists in Iran casualty estimates](https://www.en-hrana.org/statements/with-the-participation-of-hra-a-question-from-a-united-states-congress-representative-to-the-department-of-defense/)
- [UN refugee agency displacement figures](https://www.unhcr.org/news/press-releases/unhcr-3-2-million-iranians-temporarily-displaced-iran-conflict-intensifies)
- [Axios reporting on ceasefire status and military options](https://www.axios.com/2026/05/11/trump-iran-ceasefile-military-action)

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