Trump slams 'unpatriotic' vote as House orders end to Iran war
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized a House vote that sought to end US military action in Iran, calling the vote "unpatriotic." The House passed the resolution, which included support from some Republicans and Democrats, but it is expected that President Trump will veto it.Key Facts
- The House of Representatives voted 215-208 to pass a resolution ordering an end to US military involvement in Iran.
- Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution against President Trump’s position.
- President Trump said the vote disrupted his ongoing negotiations to end the conflict with Iran.
- The vote is seen as mostly symbolic because the Senate and the President must act for it to have legal effect.
- The conflict with Iran has lasted around three months.
- Democrats argue President Trump violated the Constitution by starting military strikes in Iran without Congress's permission.
- Under the War Powers Act, the President must get Congress's approval within 60 days of starting hostilities, a deadline that has passed.
- President Trump called the Republicans who supported the resolution “grandstanders” and criticized them.
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