DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 16, 2026

House Again Thwarts Bid to Halt Iran War Unless Congress Approves It

President Trump’s authority to continue combat operations in Iran was protected by House Republicans in a narrow procedural vote.

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House Again Thwarts Bid to Halt Iran War Unless Congress Approves It

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House Republicans narrowly defeated a Democratic effort to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran. The 214-213 vote highlights growing bipartisan tension as a May 1 statutory deadline for congressional authorization approaches amidst an ongoing military conflict.

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