US EditionHouse to vote on Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump’s strategy
The resolution aims to reassert Congress’s war-declaring authority amid bipartisan concern over unauthorized military action and follows a Senate vote that failed 47-53, lawmakers said.
- On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a measure to block President Donald Trump from further military action against Iran under the 1973 War Powers Resolution.
- The surprise weekend attack prompted the administration to scramble for support after six U.S. military members were killed and thousands of Americans abroad sought evacuation.
- Despite House Speaker Mike Johnson's objections, Rep. Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, and Rep. Ro Khanna forced the resolution to the floor, with Massie saying `They don't want their name associated with this when it doesn't turn out well`.
- After the Senate defeat, the House vote is expected to be largely symbolic with a likely presidential veto, requiring two-thirds majorities in both chambers to override.
- More broadly, the conflict has already killed over 1,230 people in Iran, and defense officials warn it could last eight weeks, with Trump leaving open the possibility of U.S. troop deployment.
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