House passes war powers resolution to stop military action against Iran in bipartisan rebuke of Trump
By
Lisa Mascaro, AP Congressional Correspondent
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Summary
The House approved a war powers resolution to halt U.S. military action against Iran, marking a significant rebuke of President Donald Trump. The resolution passed with bipartisan support as some Republicans joined Democrats, reflecting growing opposition to the three-month-long conflict. House Speaker Mike Johnson had attempted to block the vote two weeks earlier but was unable to prevent its eventual passage as displeasure with the war mounted.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson had tried to prevent an outcome that would show the mounting opposition to the war, abruptly shutting down floor action two weeks ago when the resolution was on the verge of approval
a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict that has reordered politics at home and abroad
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