Republican lawmakers defect from Trump as House passes Iran War Powers Resolution
By
Rajan Menon, Daniel R DePetris
Summary
The article reports on a significant political setback for Donald Trump as the House of Representatives passed a War Powers Resolution measure directing the removal of US forces from hostilities against Iran. The vote gained support from some Republican lawmakers, marking a shift from previous failed attempts. The context suggests this reflects Trump's diminished standing at home and reduced leverage over Iran as he seeks to exit a disastrous conflict.
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bskyRepublican lawmakers defect from Trump as House passes Iran War Powers Resolutiontheguardian.comKey quotes
· 5 pulledDonald Trump suffered a significant setback last week.
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a measure under the 1973 War Powers Resolution.
It directed the White House 'to remove all US forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran'.
Unlike previous failed attempts, both votes won support from some Republican lawmakers.
Trump was predictably irate.
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