House Rejects Tlaib Lebanon War Powers Measure 235-189 as 22 Democrats Join Republicans
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 30
House Rejects Tlaib Lebanon War Powers Measure 235-189 as 22 Democrats Join Republicans
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 30
Summary
A bipartisan House majority defeated Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon war powers resolution 235-189, blocking her bid to curb President Donald Trump’s authority to use U.S. force there.
The revised measure would have barred U.S. forces from "any hostilities" in Lebanon while exempting embassy protection and cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Opponents said the vote was unnecessary because the United States is not at war in Lebanon and has few operations there; Chairman Brian Mast said U.S. troops are training Lebanese forces against Hezbollah.
Hakeem Jeffries led most Democrats in backing limits on force absent congressional approval, but 22 Democrats joined nearly all Republicans to reject Tlaib’s second Lebanon resolution this month.
The vote lands amid Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah and broader U.S.-Israeli tensions with Iran, with critics arguing Tlaib’s push could undercut efforts against the militant group.