The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215 to 208 on Wednesday to approve a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to end American hostilities with Iran, the first time such a measure has cleared either chamber on a final vote since the conflict began more than three months ago.<\/p>\n
Four Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats in support of the measure: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Tom Barrett of Michigan and Warren Davidson of Ohio. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, the senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.<\/p>\n
The vote amounted to a bipartisan rebuke of the administration’s handling of the war, which polling has shown to be unpopular with much of the public. Supporters framed the resolution as an assertion of Congress’s constitutional authority over decisions to commit U.S. forces to combat.<\/p>\n
The measure had been scheduled for a vote before the House left for its Memorial Day recess, but Republican leaders sent members home early when it appeared the largely Democratic-backed resolution had enough GOP support to pass. The extended break did not erode that support.<\/p>\n
The resolution is largely symbolic and now heads to the Senate. Even if it passes there, Trump is expected to contest its authority. The outcome nonetheless underscored growing unease in Congress, including among some Republicans, over the trajectory of the conflict.<\/p>\n
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