US House rejects war powers resolution to end Trump’s hostilities with Iran (www.theguardian.com)

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Democratic-backed measure that would have forced US to withdraw troops failed by a vote of 212-219

The US House of Representatives on Thursday voted down a Democratic-backed measure to halt hostilities with Iran, as Republicans cleared the way for Donald Trump to continue the conflict that has drawn in countries across the Middle East, but criticized as having unclear goals.

By a vote of 212-219, the House voted to reject a war powers resolution proposed by Thomas Massie, a Republican representative, and Ro Khanna, a Democratic representative, which would have forced the US to withdraw from the conflict until Congress authorized military action. The vote was largely along party lines, with two Republicans breaking with their party to support the resolution, and four Democrats voting against it.

The measure’s failure in the House came after the Senate GOP rejected a similar war powers resolution on Wednesday. Republicans control both chambers of Congress and their leaders have made clear that they believe Trump was authorized to initiate the air and naval campaign that began over the weekend, prompting Tehran to launch drones and missiles across the Middle East. Six US troops have been killed, as well as 1,230 people in Iran.

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[-] MountingSuspicion@reddthat.com 33 points 10 hours ago

Name and shame. From the USA Today article:

Two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Warren Davidson of Ohio, voted with Democrats to immediately halt American hostilities against Iran. Four Democrats bucked their party, guaranteeing the resolution would fail. They were Reps. Jared Golden of Maine, Henry Cuellar of Texas, Greg Landsman of Ohio and Juan Vargas of California.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/05/iran-war-powers-vote-house-fails/89000084007/

[-] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 6 points 9 hours ago

And Henry Cuellar easily won back the nomination. I think all the Republicans in the district know he's a shill and keep putting him back in.

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