Summary
The US House of Representatives narrowly voted against a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s power to conduct war against Iran. The vote was close, with 213 in favor and 214 against. Similar efforts also failed in the Senate, showing most Republicans do not want to restrict the president’s military actions.
Key Facts
- The House vote to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran failed by one vote (213-214).
- Three Democrats who opposed an earlier similar resolution now supported it.
- Only one Republican, Thomas Massie, voted to limit Trump’s war powers.
- The Senate also voted against a similar resolution 52-47, mostly along party lines.
- President Trump started US strikes against Iran alongside Israel on February 28.
- Ceasefire talks are ongoing, with some progress on including Israel’s actions in Lebanon.
- Constitutionally, only Congress can declare war, but presidents can act in self-defense.
- The Pentagon said it is ready to resume military actions if the ceasefire fails.
