House Republicans Block Democrats’ Iran War-Powers Resolution Bid
House Republicans blocked a Democratic Iran war-powers resolution bid during a pro forma session after Glenn Ivey sought recognition and Christopher Smith adjourned. Coverage differs between emphasis on congressional checks on Trump’s military authority and on the Democrats’ failed effort.
Lead article · Reuters · CENTERUS Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powersHow each side told it
- tippinsights (cites The Daily Signal) · As Trump Seeks Iran Deal, Congress Wants Say On Foreign PolicyNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Linda Ikeji's Blog · Republicans block Democratic resolution to limit Trumpâs Iran War powersNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- The Commercial Dispatch · Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threatsNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- JFeed (cites Associated Press) · Citing 'Madness,' Democrats Seek to Impeach TrumpNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Malay Mail · US Republicans block push to curb Trump’s war powers over Iran strikesNO PUBLISHED LEAN
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Jacobs and Smith were named together by 5 of 16 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Called for congressional accountability and limits on Trump’s Iran war powers following his threats toward Iran.
Presided over and adjourned the pro forma House session before Democrats could seek consideration of their Iran war-powers resolution.
Attempted to advance a war-powers resolution on the House floor and called for Congress to take control of military policy.
Raised the possibility of impeachment, citing what she described as high crimes and misdemeanors.
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. left-leaning: 1 article, first thu 6:06 pm. center: 7 articles, first thu 9:00 am. right-leaning: 6 articles, first thu 11:51 am. unrated: 5 articles, first thu 10:09 pm.
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