Trump news at a glance: rare rebuke for president as four House Republicans side with Democrats to pass war powers resolution
Summary
The US House of Representatives voted 215 to 208 to pass a war powers resolution that would require President Donald Trump to get Congress’s approval before continuing military actions in Iran or to withdraw US forces. Four House Republicans joined Democrats to pass this measure, which now moves to the Senate for consideration.Key Facts
- The House vote on the war powers resolution was 215 in favor and 208 against.
- Four Republicans (Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Warren Davidson, Tom Barrett) sided with Democrats to pass the resolution.
- The resolution aims to limit President Trump’s authority to continue military conflict with Iran without congressional approval.
- The Senate must take up the resolution soon under the war powers law.
- This was the fourth House vote to try to restrict Trump’s power regarding the conflict, which has lasted over 90 days.
- Earlier efforts to pass similar resolutions faced delays and cancellations.
- The vote comes amid ongoing, unsuccessful efforts to negotiate a settlement with Iran.
- Some Senate Republicans previously joined Democrats to advance a similar resolution.
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