In a strong political jab at the administration's management of the conflict just weeks before the midterms, the House voted on Tuesday to pass a bill that would force President Donald Trump to halt his war with Iran.

The House, which is controlled by Democrats but has at least some Republican support, has now ordered Trump to remove troops from Iran three times. However, Democrats contend that this vote, which is one of the chamber's final votes before the November elections, is their most significant drive to far.

The bill received seven Republican votes, compared to four for the previous two resolutions.

On Tuesday, three new Republicans cast ballots with Democrats: Reps. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, who is departing Congress at the end of this term, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn, who both hold challenging seats in Iowa.

Representatives are the Republicans who had previously cast supportive votes. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, and Tom Barrett of Michigan.

"I refuse to back another conflict with no end in sight. Following the decision, Nunn posted on X, saying, "We can defend Americans, put pressure on Iran, and pursue peace while ensuring Congress fulfills its constitutional responsibility."

Officially, GOP leaders in the House do not influence their members' votes on these kinds of motions. However, Trump has attacked Republicans who voted against him on the matter, indicating that he views it as a test of his support.

Congress's final effort to limit Trump's military power in Iran came to an abrupt end: The legislation was initially approved by a sufficient number of Senate Republicans, but a GOP senator eventually changed his vote due to pressure from the White House. Democrats intend to try again later this week, though it's unclear if the Senate would have the votes to do so.

According to a CNN survey conducted in the summer, 67% of respondents believe that Trump's choices about military action in Iran have harmed the United States, demonstrating the growing skepticism of voters outside the Capitol regarding the hostilities in Iran. Diesel now costs more than $6 per gallon, and fuel prices are rising once more.

For the most of 2026, Democrats have forced their Republican counterparts to speak out about the administration's hostilities with Iran, which have essentially turned into the country's first one-party conflict.

The Pentagon's multi-billion dollar request is now likely to sit until after the midterms because even Trump's own party is refusing to endorse further funds for the war.