The US House of Representatives voted 212-212, failing to pass a Democratic-led resolution that sought to halt military actions against Iran until Congress authorized hostilities.
WASHINGTON — The US House of Representatives narrowly defeated a resolution led by Democrats aiming to restrict President Donald Trump’s military actions regarding Iran. The resolution proposed to stop further military operations until explicit congressional authorization was granted. The vote resulted in a 212 to 212 tie, thereby failing to pass as a simple majority was required. This was the third such vote this year on war powers related to Iran and the first since a 60-day deadline expired on May 1, by which time President Trump was supposed to consult Congress about military involvement. Trump had declared a ceasefire that he claimed terminated hostilities. The vote margin has been tightening, reflecting a slim Republican majority in the House. Similarly, the Senate had also seen a recent close vote on a related resolution, which failed 50-49. Officially, no change in US policy ensued from this vote. The congressional debates underscore ongoing tensions over executive war powers and congressional oversight, amid concerns about the US military role in Iran. No direct impact on overseas workers, embassies, or migration issues has been reported in relation to this voting outcome.
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- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/world/987721/us-house-narrowly-rejects-bid-rein-in-trump-iran-war/
