House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
Summary
The House of Representatives voted 215 to 208 to require President Trump to end U.S. military actions against Iran unless Congress approves the war. This is the first time the House has opposed the White House on this issue, but the resolution may be vetoed by the president and currently does not have enough votes to override a veto.Key Facts
- The House passed a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran.
- Four Republicans and all Democrats except one voted in favor of the measure.
- The vote came after the war passed a 60-day legal deadline without Congressional approval.
- The Senate has passed a similar measure but it still faces hurdles before becoming law.
- President Trump has said he is "in no hurry" to end talks with Iran before the midterm elections.
- Some Republicans worry the war could hurt their chances in the November elections.
- The resolution requires the president to remove U.S. forces unless Congress declares war or approves military force.
- Congress has the power to control funding for military actions as another way to influence the conflict.
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