US lawmakers reject bid to block Trump's Iran strikes
Representative Gregory Meeks introduced the resolution and pledged to continue efforts to reassert congressional authority over military strikes.
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Representative Gregory Meeks introduced the resolution and pledged to continue efforts to reassert congressional authority over military strikes.
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The House narrowly rejected a Democratic-led war powers resolution aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting further strikes on Iran, marking a defeat for efforts to reassert congressional military authority.
Democratic opponent of the measure
Republican supporter of the measure
Abstained from the vote
Representative Gregory Meeks’ resolution to curb presidential military authority in Iran failed in a narrow 214-213 House vote. Fox News characterizes the result as a rejected "Democrat attempt" to limit President Trump, while left-leaning outlets like Common Dreams and The New Republic focus on the single Democratic defection that caused the measure to fail. Across the spectrum, outlets highlight Meeks’ warning that the U.S. is approaching a conflict with no "exit ramp."
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