House votes for a third time to end Iran war in symbolic move as conflict drags on – US politics live
Summary
The US House of Representatives voted for the third time to end US military involvement in the Iran conflict by limiting President Trump’s power to continue the war without Congress’s approval. The resolution is unlikely to become law because President Trump is expected to veto it.Key Facts
- The House voted 220-204 to approve a war powers resolution to stop President Trump from continuing military actions in Iran without Congress’s consent.
- This is the third time the House has passed this resolution.
- All Democrats and some Republicans supported the resolution.
- President Trump is expected to veto any such resolution, so it will not become law.
- Republican and Democratic members of Congress expressed differing views on Iran’s threat and US military involvement.
- The vote comes during an election season where the Iran conflict is a significant campaign issue.
- The Trump administration plans to send Israel one-ton bombs withheld under the Biden administration due to concerns about civilian casualties.
- Other US political developments include lawsuits involving President Trump and federal voting fraud charges involving some residents.
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