House Democrats help GOP kill Rashida Tlaib push to constrain Trump on Lebanon
Summary
The House of Representatives voted against a resolution that would have ordered President Trump to remove U.S. troops from Lebanon within seven days. Most Democrats joined Republicans to defeat the measure, showing disagreements within the party about U.S. policy in the Middle East.Key Facts
- Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced a resolution to remove U.S. forces from Lebanon within seven days.
- The House voted 324 against and 92 in favor of the resolution.
- 117 Democrats voted against the resolution, and 91 Democrats supported it.
- One Republican voted for the resolution, and two Democrats did not vote either way.
- House Democratic leaders oppose the resolution, saying no U.S. troops are engaged in combat in Lebanon.
- Leaders support U.S. cooperation with Lebanese Armed Forces to fight Hezbollah.
- The vote shows a split between progressive and centrist Democrats on Middle East policy.
- The vote took place one day after the House passed a measure limiting President Trump’s war powers in Iran.
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