Republicans block Jeffries' gambit to curb Trump's Iran war powers
Representative Chris Smith presided over the House session and adjourned before recognizing the Democratic motion.
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Representative Chris Smith presided over the House session and adjourned before recognizing the Democratic motion.
House Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to pass a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's military authority regarding Iran during a pro forma session.
House Minority Leader demanding war powers vote
Jeffries's version of this story ↗
Senate Minority Leader forcing a similar vote
Schumer's version of this story ↗
Republican signaling openness to resolution
Republican supporter of war powers limits
Republican supporter of war powers limits
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