The House approved another war powers resolution Thursday to end U.S. involvement in the war against Iran, delivering a rebuke to President Trump. The resolution passed 214–208, with four Republicans — Reps. Tom Barrett (MI), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Warren Davidson (OH) and Thomas Massie (KY) — joining all Democrats in support. Introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), the measure would direct the president “to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, including potential ground forces in a combat role or used for occupation” without express authorization from Congress. “It is absolutel
The House approved another war powers resolution Thursday to end U.S. involvement in the war against Iran, delivering a rebuke to President Trump. The resolution passed 214–208, with four Republicans — Reps. Tom Barrett (MI), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Warren Davidson (OH) and Thomas Massie (KY) — joining all Democrats in support. Introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), the measure would direct the president “to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, including potential ground forces in a combat role or used for occupation” without express authorization from Congress. “It is absolutely crucial that we assert our Article I Constitutional powers, and — especially following the most recent hostilities in Iran — continue to show Congressional disapproval for this war,” Reps. Jayapal and Jason Crow (D-CO) wrote in a letter to colleagues this week. It was the second time the House has passed an Iran war powers resolution and the first since fighting intensified in recent weeks, resulting in the deaths of four American service members. The Senate is expected to vote later Thursday on a separate war powers resolution. #houseofrepresentatives #congress #iranwar #cspan ♬ original sound - C-SPAN - undefined
