US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
The US House of Representatives passed a measure aimed at limiting President Trump's military actions in Iran. The vote, which was 215-208, saw four Republicans join Democrats in a rare bipartisan effort against the ongoing conflict. The resolution still requires Senate approval and could face a presidential veto.
- ▪The House's vote to limit Trump's war powers was 215-208.
- ▪Four Republicans joined Democrats to support the resolution.
- ▪This is the fourth attempt by the House to rein in Trump's military actions in Iran.
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US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKwasi Gyamfi AsieduWashingtonWatch: Moment House votes to limit Trump's Iran war powersThe US House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran.The 215-208 vote was successful after four Republicans joined Democrats in a rare public show of disapproval of the war, which began in February. This is the fourth attempt by the House to rein in Trump's war powers, which critics say lack congressional approval.The House resolution still needs approval from the Republican-controlled US Senate.
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