Iran war faces second House vote with Democrats hoping for breakthrough
The House is set to vote on a war powers resolution aimed at compelling President Trump to withdraw from the conflict with Iran. This vote represents a significant test of congressional authority over military actions initiated without approval. Democrats are hopeful for a breakthrough, as some Republicans have begun to support their efforts to limit Trump's military powers.
- ▪The House will vote on legislation to compel President Trump to withdraw from the Iran war.
- ▪Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks believes Congress has a duty to act against an open-ended war of choice.
- ▪Frustration with the Iran war is growing on Capitol Hill, impacting global shipping and gas prices.
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Open this photo in gallery:Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, who sponsored the war powers resolution, said Congress has a duty 'not to cheerlead an open-ended war of choice.'ERIC LEE/The New York TimesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe House is expected to vote on legislation Thursday to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, a significant test of lawmakers’ willingness to go along with a conflict the president launched over two months ago without congressional approval.The vote is the latest effort by Democrats to rein in Trump’s military campaigns by using the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
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