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House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect - AP News

The House voted 214-208 to halt U.S. military action in Iran, with several Republicans joining Democrats.

SourcesThe Guardian14:38 UTCThe New York Times14:43 UTCAP News14:54 UTCSave

The Guardian, The New York Times and AP News

Key points

From AP News’s report
  • The House narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, 214-208.
  • Democrats said the war has no clear mission, strategy, or end goal.
  • A handful of Republicans joined Democrats, but most Republicans backed the war.
  • Senate is expected to consider a similar resolution Thursday morning.
  • Polling shows most Americans disapprove, and many doubt preventing Iran nuclear weapons.

Why it matters. Democrats cited no clear mission, while polling shows most Americans disapprove and many doubt the action will prevent Iranian nuclear weapons.

What to watch. The Senate is expected to consider a similar resolution Thursday morning.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“US House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to withdraw US military from Iran”

Key points from The Guardian
  • The US House passed a war powers resolution directing Donald Trump to withdraw US military from Iran.
  • Pramila Jayapal’s resolution passed Thursday by a 214-208 vote with four Republicans joining Democrats.
  • The House approved a similar resolution last month, later backed by the Senate in bipartisan fashion.
  • Greg Meeks said the Trump administration was required to end hostilities and has not.
  • Renewed Middle East fighting drove oil prices higher after Iran strikes and Houthi actions in Yemen.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

“House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect - AP News”

Key points from AP News
  • The House narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, 214-208.
  • Democrats said the war has no clear mission, strategy, or end goal.
  • A handful of Republicans joined Democrats, but most Republicans backed the war.
  • Senate is expected to consider a similar resolution Thursday morning.
  • Polling shows most Americans disapprove, and many doubt preventing Iran nuclear weapons.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“US House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to withdraw US military from Iran”
Key points from The Guardian
  • The US House passed a war powers resolution directing Donald Trump to withdraw US military from Iran.
  • Pramila Jayapal’s resolution passed Thursday by a 214-208 vote with four Republicans joining Democrats.
  • The House approved a similar resolution last month, later backed by the Senate in bipartisan fashion.
  • Greg Meeks said the Trump administration was required to end hostilities and has not.
  • Renewed Middle East fighting drove oil prices higher after Iran strikes and Houthi actions in Yemen.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect - AP News”
Key points from AP News
  • The House narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, 214-208.
  • Democrats said the war has no clear mission, strategy, or end goal.
  • A handful of Republicans joined Democrats, but most Republicans backed the war.
  • Senate is expected to consider a similar resolution Thursday morning.
  • Polling shows most Americans disapprove, and many doubt preventing Iran nuclear weapons.

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High-reliability sources
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Corroboration by independent outlets
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