House backs 215-208 measure to halt US military action in Iran
What's next: The measure is unlikely to take effect unless the Senate passes a similar resolution and Congress overrides an expected veto.
The House voted 215-208 on Wednesday to approve a war powers resolution aimed at stopping U.S. military action against Iran unless Congress authorizes it. Four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, marking the first time the House has backed such a step after three earlier attempts failed. The vote was a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump as opposition to the three-month war grew on Capitol Hill. House Speaker Mike Johnson had delayed floor action two weeks earlier to avoid the vote. The resolution is largely symbolic for now because the Senate would also need to approve it, and any final measure would likely face a Trump veto.
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