The US House of Representatives passed a War Powers Resolution on June 3, 2026, directing President Donald Trump to withdraw American troops from hostilities against Iran. The vote was close: 215-208, with four Republican representatives crossing the aisle to join Democrats.

It’s the first successful passage of a War Powers Resolution since the Iran conflict began in February 2026. Three previous attempts failed.

What the vote actually means

The resolution demands that the president pull US forces out of the conflict unless Congress formally declares war or provides specific statutory authorization.

The four Republicans who broke ranks were Representatives Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Barrett of Michigan.

The resolution now heads to the Senate, where even if it passes both chambers, it almost certainly lacks the votes to override a presidential veto.

The crypto angle: Bitcoin, sanctions, and geopolitical risk

Bitcoin dropped toward lows of $65,000 during periods when the conflict escalated. Following the passage of the resolution, Bitcoin rebounded above $77,300, representing a recovery of roughly 19% from those lows.

US authorities have frozen nearly $500 million in digital assets linked to Iranian entities under sanctions. Iran has reportedly been using cryptocurrency to navigate around international financial restrictions, and Washington has been systematically cracking down.

Why this matters for investors

Roughly a fifth of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and any disruption there sends shockwaves through energy markets.

The freezing of nearly $500 million in Iranian-linked digital assets signals that governments are getting better at tracking and seizing crypto.