House approves resolution to restrict Trump's Iran military authority
Seven House Republicans joined all 213 voting Democrats late Tuesday to pass a war powers resolution, 220 to 204, intended to constrain President Donald Trump's authority over military operations in Iran. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton and including GOP supporters such as Tom Barrett and Thomas Massie, rests on claims that the 1973 war powers timetable has expired. The Trump administration says the president is acting as commander in chief and warns the bill would limit force protection, and the White House has signaled a veto if identical language reaches the president.
House passed a war powers resolution 220-204 to constrain military action.
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The war powers law of 1973 limits presidents to 60 days of military action without congressional approval. The Senate passed a similar resolution in June. If both chambers pass identical bills, the president has said he would likely veto.
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