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House votes to end Iran war, but Senate Republicans vote to let Trump continue waging it
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WASHINGTON, The House on Thursday approved a Democratic-led proposal to end the Iran war, directing President Donald Trump to remove armed forces from hostilities.
Key facts
- The House voted 214-208, with four Republicans joining all Democrats to cast decisive votes for the measure: Reps
- The House approved a similar war powers resolution in early June on a 215-208 vote, with the same Republicans supporting it who voted for the measure Thursday
- Later in the day, the Senate voted 47-49 to reject a “ joint resolution ” to end the Iran war that would have the force of law, unlike the House version, but would be subject to a presidential veto
- Multiple Senate Republicans have said the war should not go on for more than 60 days without congressional approval to comply with federal law
Summary
The resolution is nonbinding, however. Later in the day, the Senate voted 47-49 to reject a “ joint resolution ” to end the Iran war that would have the force of law, unlike the House version, but would be subject to a presidential veto. The votes in both chambers were pushed by Democrats eager to get Republicans on the record about an unpopular war ahead of the midterm elections and to reassert Congress’ role as the branch of government responsible for declaring war. Multiple Senate Republicans have said the war should not go on for more than 60 days without congressional approval to comply with federal law.