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House rejects Lebanon war powers resolution in bipartisan vote

House rejects Lebanon war powers resolution in bipartisan vote

Summary

The U.S. House of Representatives voted against a war powers resolution that aimed to force President Trump to end military involvement in Lebanon. The resolution did not pass, with a bipartisan majority voting against it.

Key Facts

  • The House voted 324 against, 92 in favor, and 2 abstentions on the resolution.
  • The resolution called for President Trump to remove U.S. troops from Lebanon.
  • The military action in Lebanon was not explicitly approved by Congress.
  • 207 Republicans opposed the resolution.
  • 117 Democrats also opposed the resolution.
  • One independent, Rep. Kevin Kiley from California, voted against the resolution.
  • Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, voted in favor of the resolution.
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