House Rejects War Powers Resolution to End Trump's Iran Military Operations
The House of Representatives failed to advance a resolution to limit President Trump's military authority against Iran, with the vote tied at 212-212 after a Democratic defector sided with Republicans. This is the third failed attempt by House Democrats to rein in Trump's Iran war powers.
Failed Resolution
The House of Representatives has rejected another effort to rein in President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran. On Thursday, House members failed to advance an Iran war powers resolution on a tied vote of 212 to 212, after Democrat Jared Golden of Maine joined most Republicans in opposition. It was the third failed attempt by House Democrats to end Trump's attacks on Iran.
War Powers Act Concerns
The Pentagon is considering renaming "Operation Epic Fury" to "Operation Sledgehammer" in a bid to circumvent a 60-day limit under the War Powers Act for the president to order military strikes without congressional approval.