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House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

Johnson had tried to block an earlier vote and described the president’s focus and efforts concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran
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The House passed a war powers resolution seeking to halt U.S. military action against Iran, 215-208, with some Republicans joining Democrats. The measure does not immediately stop the war and still needs Senate action.

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Speaker of the House who tried to prevent the resolution from coming to a vote

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Donald Trump
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President whose military action the resolution would halt

House Democratic leader who argued for ending the war

Marco Rubio
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Secretary of State who warned about the potential effect of the 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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