US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
Summary
The US House of Representatives voted 215-208 to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran. This measure aims to stop further conflict without Congress’s approval but still needs to pass the Senate and face possible presidential veto.Key Facts
- The House vote included four Republicans joining all Democrats to pass the measure.
- This is the fourth time the House has tried to restrict President Trump’s war powers on Iran.
- A ceasefire between the US and Iran is in place, but both sides have exchanged attacks recently.
- President Trump said talks to end the conflict are going well and may finish soon.
- The Republican-controlled Senate must approve the House’s resolution next.
- The Senate approved a similar measure in May but has not acted on this new one yet.
- Even if the Senate agrees, the measure might not completely stop military actions against Iran.
- President Trump could veto the resolution, which would require a two-thirds majority in both houses to override.
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