US House Ties 212-212, Rejecting Bid to Curb Trump's Iran War Powers
The US House of Representatives narrowly defeated a bipartisan war powers resolution aimed at halting President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury. The vote ended in a 212-212 tie on March 5, 2026, failing to achieve the majority required for passage. This marks the third such vote in the House this year and follows seven failed attempts in the Senate. Although three Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, one Democrat opposed it, resulting in the deadlock. Democrats argue that the Constitution grants Congress, not the President, the authority to declare war, citing economic impacts like rising producer prices since joint US-Israeli airstrikes began in late February. Conversely, the White House and Republican supporters defend Trump's actions as legal exercises of Commander-in-Chief powers to address imminent threats. The tightening vote margins reflect the slim Republican majority in both chambers and growing internal party division over the conflict's authorization and strategy.
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US House Ties 212-212, Rejecting Bid to Curb Trump's Iran War Powers
The US House of Representatives narrowly defeated a bipartisan war powers resolution aimed at halting President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury. The vote ended in a 212-212 tie on March 5, 2026, failing to achieve the majority required for passage. This marks the third such vote in the House this year and follows seven failed attempts in the Senate. Although three Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, one Democrat opposed it, resulting in the deadlock. Democrats argue that the Constitution grants Congress, not the President, the authority to declare war, citing economic impacts like rising producer prices since joint US-Israeli airstrikes began in late February. Conversely, the White House and Republican supporters defend Trump's actions as legal exercises of Commander-in-Chief powers to address imminent threats. The tightening vote margins reflect the slim Republican majority in both chambers and growing internal party division over the conflict's authorization and strategy.