House Again Thwarts Bid to Halt Iran War Unless Congress Approves It
Representative Gregory W. Meeks led the resolution and argued that Congress must act on the Iran conflict.
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Representative Gregory W. Meeks led the resolution and argued that Congress must act on the Iran conflict.
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The House voted 214 to 213 against bringing a war-powers resolution to the floor, preserving President Trump’s latitude to continue military operations in Iran. The vote came amid bipartisan concern about the conflict and a looming deadline for congressional authorization.
Defense secretary who discussed the blockade and possible strikes
Hegseth's version of this story ↗House Foreign Affairs Committee chair opposing limits on the president’s authority
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Democratic representative who switched to supporting the resolution
Republican representative who voted for the resolution
Republican senator who discussed the president’s authority and a possible extension
Republican representative who voted present
Democratic representative who switched to supporting the resolution
