House Rejects Resolution to Withdraw US Forces from Iran War
The US House of Representatives rejected a resolution on Thursday that would have required President Donald Trump to withdraw American forces from the ongoing conflict with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes military action. The measure failed by a narrow margin of 213-214, reflecting strong Republican support for Trump's operations despite Democratic concerns about entanglement in another prolonged Middle East war. This vote followed a similar failure in the Senate and comes as a fragile ceasefire enters its second week after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February. Democrats argued that the administration lacks a clear exit strategy, citing rising gas prices, significant financial costs, and the death of 13 service members. Republicans countered by accusing Democrats of hypocrisy, noting that no such war powers resolution was pursued during President Joe Biden's handling of Houthi attacks in 2024. Under the War Powers Act of 1973, Congress must authorize force within 60 days, a deadline approaching in late April. Only one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, crossed party lines to support the withdrawal, while Rep. Jared Golden was the sole Democrat opposing it.
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House Rejects Resolution to Withdraw US Forces from Iran War
The US House of Representatives rejected a resolution on Thursday that would have required President Donald Trump to withdraw American forces from the ongoing conflict with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes military action. The measure failed by a narrow margin of 213-214, reflecting strong Republican support for Trump's operations despite Democratic concerns about entanglement in another prolonged Middle East war. This vote followed a similar failure in the Senate and comes as a fragile ceasefire enters its second week after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February. Democrats argued that the administration lacks a clear exit strategy, citing rising gas prices, significant financial costs, and the death of 13 service members. Republicans countered by accusing Democrats of hypocrisy, noting that no such war powers resolution was pursued during President Joe Biden's handling of Houthi attacks in 2024. Under the War Powers Act of 1973, Congress must authorize force within 60 days, a deadline approaching in late April. Only one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, crossed party lines to support the withdrawal, while Rep. Jared Golden was the sole Democrat opposing it.
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