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US House War Powers Resolution Vote on US/Israeli Actions on Iran Failed by a Margin of 213-214 - Tekedia

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  1. The House narrowly defeated H.Con.Res. 40, a War Powers Resolution aimed at forcing Congress to approve continued U.S. hostilities with Iran.

  2. The 214-213 vote split mostly along party lines; Republican Thomas Massie voted yes, while Democrat Jared Golden voted no.

  3. A similar measure had already failed in the Senate, marking another unsuccessful effort to limit the administration’s Iran campaign.

  4. The result leaves President Trump broad authority to continue military action against Iran without new congressional approval.

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