House vs Senate on Iran Troops | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 2m

The House narrowly passed a resolution demanding President Trump withdraw U.S. troops from Iran without congressional approval, invoking the 1973 War Powers Act and sparking a fierce debate over presidential war powers versus congressional authority. While Democrats and a few Republicans backed the measure, the Senate swiftly rejected a similar effort, 49-47, with Utah’s entire congressional delegation voting against it. Supporters argue the Constitution grants Congress sole war-making power, while opponents warn limiting the President’s authority could jeopardize national security and hinder…