House Republicans narrowly block effort to end Trump’s war with Iran
The measure fell short as three Republicans joined Democrats, underscoring party divisions over whether Trump can continue the Iran conflict without approval.
- On Thursday, the House of Representatives deadlocked 212-212 on a War Powers Resolution aimed at ending President Donald Trump's Iran military campaign, marking the third failed attempt this year to restrict the conflict.
- After the 60-day statutory deadline expired May 1, the administration claimed hostilities terminated following a ceasefire, yet the United States military continues enforcing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- Three Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Tom Barrett of Michigan—broke with their party to support the measure, while Representative Jared Golden of Maine was the lone Democrat to vote against it.
- The House deadlock follows a narrow Senate vote on Wednesday, where a similar resolution failed 49-50 as Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Susan Collins of Maine joined Democrats in advancing the effort.
- Amid reports of 13 American deaths and at least 405 wounded, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Senator Lisa Murkowski on Tuesday that Trump already possesses the authority to continue operations without seeking formal congressional authorization.
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House Ties 212–212 on Iran War Powers Resolution
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday failed to pass a measure seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s military powers by a razor-thin vote. The chamber tied 212–212 on a war powers resolution introduced by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) that would have directed Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress formally authorized the conflict’s continuation. Because the passage required a simple majority, the tie…
Narrow Defeat: U.S. House Fails to Pass Iran War Powers Resolution
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly defeated a Democratic-led resolution aiming to halt hostilities in Iran without Congress's authorization. The vote ended 212-212, falling short of the needed majority. This marks the third attempt this year to manage President Trump's military actions in Iran.
House Narrowly Defeats Iran War Powers Resolution in 212-212 Vote
The House on Thursday narrowly defeated a War Powers Resolution that would have directed President Trump to end the US war against Iran, as the US continues to enforce a blockade of Iranian ports and is considering restarting the full-scale bombing campaign. The bill failed in a tie vote of…
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