The House of Representatives voted to limit Trump's powers in the war with Iran
Kyiv • UNN
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution to end the war in Iran without Congress's consent. Four Republicans supported the Democrats, the vote ended with a count of 214 to 208.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end President Donald Trump's war in Iran without congressional approval, marking another expression of lawmakers' disagreement with the president's actions regarding the conflict, UNN reports citing CNN.
Four Republicans voted alongside Democrats for the measure, introduced by Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal. The vote ended with a count of 214 to 208.
What's next
According to media reports, the U.S. Senate is expected to soon vote on a similar measure. But even if it is passed by the Senate, it will not force the administration to end the war. Joint resolutions that are not presented to the president for signature or veto do not have the force of law.
Overall: The House resolution is nonetheless a significant condemnation.
The vote comes amid an escalation of the renewed conflict after a recent ceasefire. This is the second time the House has voted to limit the president's ability to continue the war, but the first since the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran collapsed. Democrats have repeatedly pushed for a vote to limit Trump's war powers in both the House and Senate, but the campaign is gradually gaining more support among Republicans, indicating growing discontent within the party over the conflict. This vote again draws attention to the conflict on Capitol Hill.