House Vote on Iran War Powers Fails
House Democrats tried to pass a resolution on Thursday. It would limit Trump's war powers over Iran.
Republicans blocked it with a 212-219 vote. The resolution did not pass.
Klear Note — War powers resolutions limit a president's ability to wage war without Congress approval. Congress can block military action through these votes.
Key Terms 2
- resolution an official proposal voted on by lawmakers
- war powers the president's legal right to use military force