House rejects bid to curb Iran conflict, keeping Trump’s operations underway
TL;DR
The U.S. House voted 212-219 to reject a Democratic-backed war powers resolution that would have forced U.S. withdrawal from hostilities with Iran until Congress authorized military action, allowing the broader Trump-authorized air and naval campaign to continue despite partisan concerns and questions about clear objectives; the Senate had already rejected a similar measure, and Republicans argue the president was already empowered to act.
Topics:nationpolitics#congress#foreignpolicy#iran#note-only-five-used#politics#trump#warpowersresolution
- US House rejects war powers resolution to end Trump’s hostilities with Iran The Guardian
- House Turns Back Bid to Restrict Trump’s War Powers in Iran The New York Times
- ‘I love this country with a soldier’s passion’: How one House Republican voted to buck Trump on Iran CNN
- Maine Representatives split as House rejects war powers resolution WGME
- House votes to let Trump's Operation Epic Fury continue in Iran Fox News
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