House passes war powers resolution to end Iran conflict without congressional authorization
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· 3 sourcesThe House passed a war powers resolution on a 215-208 vote to end U.S. military involvement in the conflict with Iran, according to multiple reports. Rolling Stone noted that four Republicans joined Democrats in the bipartisan rebuke of President Trump's handling of the war, now in its fourth month. Coverage from bsky added that House Speaker Mike Johnson had attempted to block the vote two weeks earlier but was unable to prevent its passage.
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Summary
The House passed a war powers resolution (215-208) to force President Trump to end the war with Iran without congressional authorization, marking the first time the lower chamber has defied the White House on this conflict. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure. The Senate had advanced a similar measure in May.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe House on Wednesday passed a measure that would force President Trump to end the war with Iran without congressional authorization
The House voted 215 to 208 to approve the war powers resolution with the help of four Republicans
marking the first time the lower chamber has defied the White House on the conflict
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