Trump Denounces 215-208 House Vote to Curb Iran War Powers as GOP Split Widens
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 4
Trump Denounces 215-208 House Vote to Curb Iran War Powers as GOP Split Widens
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 4
Summary
Trump called the House's 215-208 vote to limit his Iran war powers "unpatriotic," singling out four Republicans who joined Democrats in backing the rebuke.
The concurrent resolution would require him to withdraw US forces or seek congressional approval for the conflict if the Senate also passes it, though its legal force remains unclear and the White House calls it unconstitutional.
Four Republicans — Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett and Warren Davidson — broke ranks, with Barrett saying Congress alone declares war and that he voted his conscience.
The measure was the House's fourth attempt to rein in Trump's war powers and adds pressure on the White House to end the war as petrol prices rise and public opposition grows.