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House approves war powers resolution to halt Iran War

Johnson had tried to block an earlier vote and said he and Trump were working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

House approves war powers resolution to halt Iran War
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The House passed a resolution calling for an end to U.S. military action against Iran, 215-208, with some Republicans joining Democrats. The measure would not immediately stop the war and still faces a final Senate vote.

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Speaker of the House who had sought to prevent the resolution from coming to a vote and discussed efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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Donald Trump
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President whose military action the resolution would curb

House Democratic Leader who urged Republicans to support ending the war

Marco Rubio
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Secretary of State who warned about the consequences of approving a war powers resolution

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House Approves Resolution to Halt Military Action Against Iran

The House approved a war powers resolution seeking to halt U.S. military action against Iran. Center outlets report that Johnson tried to prevent the measure from advancing; the vote was 215-208 in articles that give a tally. Center outlets largely present the vote in factual terms, noting that the measure would not immediately stop the conflict and still faces Senate action. Some describe it as a rebuke or challenge to the administration, while others stress uncertainty about its effect.

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