How every House member voted on blocking Trump from striking Iran
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A House measure to prevent President Trump from ordering additional strikes on Iran was narrowly defeated 214-213, with one lawmaker voting present and three Republicans abstaining.
- A similar resolution also failed in the Senate, despite growing Republican concerns about Congress's limited role in authorizing war actions.
- Democrats have pushed for votes on three other war powers resolutions since the conflict began, all of which have failed to pass.
- Only one Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, opposed the resolution, while the House previously rejected a similar measure on March 5 with some bipartisan support.
- The War Powers Resolution of 1973 mandates that the president must withdraw U.S. forces from unauthorized conflicts within 60 days, with the current deadline set for May 1.
