Democrats are hoping for a breakthrough as the House takes another Iran war vote
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill to require President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran, which started over two months ago without Congress’s approval. Democrats are pushing to use a law from 1973 that limits the president’s power to wage war without congressional permission, and some Republicans are now joining them.Key Facts
- President Trump launched a war with Iran over two months ago without Congress’s approval.
- The House will vote on a resolution to force President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran conflict.
- The War Powers Resolution of 1973 gives presidents 60 days to conduct military action without Congress.
- Some Republicans have joined Democrats in supporting the war powers resolution to check the president’s authority.
- The Senate also advanced a similar resolution with some Republican support.
- The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is causing global shipping problems and raising gas prices in the U.S.
- President Trump says he nearly ordered another strike on Iran but held off due to Gulf allies’ negotiations.
- White House says the War Powers Resolution does not apply because of a ceasefire with Iran.
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