US House votes down latest effort to curtail Trump’s power to wage Iran war
Representative Thomas Massie was the only Republican to vote in favor of reining in the president's war powers.
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Representative Thomas Massie was the only Republican to vote in favor of reining in the president's war powers.
The US House narrowly rejected a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's authority to wage war against Iran. The 213-214 vote highlights deep partisan divisions as ceasefire negotiations continue following the February 28 outbreak of hostilities.
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Outlets across the spectrum highlight Representative Thomas Massie as the only Republican to vote for the resolution, though they differ in their focus on his motivation. Common Dreams emphasizes Massie's role in a failed progressive effort to curb presidential authority, while Off The Press frames the vote as the GOP "sticking with Trump" against a lone dissenter. MS NOW specifically notes Massie's leadership as the lead Republican co-sponsor of the measure.
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