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House Democrats join Thomas Massie to curb Trump's Iran war powers

Khanna co-led the resolution with Massie, which Democratic leaders say they will bring to a vote.

House Democrats join Thomas Massie to curb Trump's Iran war powers
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democratic leaders say they will force a House vote next week on a war-powers resolution led by Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna. The measure would require congressional approval before military force against Iran.

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative and co-leader of the war-powers resolution

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative and co-leader of the war-powers resolution

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House Minority Leader announcing plans to force a vote

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House, with a potential role in procedural efforts to block the resolution

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose military authority the resolution would constrain

Brian J. Mast
R · FL-21

House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman opposing the resolution

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House Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran Operation

The House rejected a war-powers resolution concerning U.S. military action in Iran. Ro Khanna helped lead the effort with Thomas Massie. Center outlets emphasize Democratic criticism of the operation and efforts to limit it. Right-leaning outlets frame the resolution’s defeat as congressional backing for the operation.

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