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US lawmakers to vote on war powers resolution that could rein in Trump's military campaign in Iran

Johnson said he expected the House to defeat the measure and warned that it could endanger U.S. troops.

US lawmakers to vote on war powers resolution that could rein in Trump's military campaign in Iran
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The Senate was set to vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution aimed at stopping the military campaign in Iran unless Congress authorizes hostilities. Tim Kaine is a lead sponsor, while House Speaker Mike Johnson said he expected the House to defeat it.

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Speaker of the House opposing the resolution

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Tim Kaine
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Senator and lead sponsor of the war powers resolution

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Donald Trump
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President whose Iran military campaign the resolution seeks to constrain

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House Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution Opposed by Mike Johnson

The House was set to vote on a resolution requiring congressional approval for further military action in Iran, and Johnson said he expected it to fail. Center outlets emphasize Johnson’s opposition and expectation that the measure would fail, with one report also noting his uncertainty. Right-leaning outlets frame the measure as a potential curb on Trump’s Iran campaign and report Johnson’s warning that it could endanger U.S. troops.

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