US House Passes Resolution to Curb President Donald Trump's War Powers on Iran
US House lawmakers passed a resolution to curb US President Donald Trump's war powers regarding Iran, with bipartisan support reflecting deep political divisions.
US House lawmakers passed a resolution on Tuesday aiming to curb the war powers of US President Donald Trump regarding military operations in Iran. The measure passed with the support of seven Republican congressmen who joined all Democratic members, dealing a blow to the administration.
The vote concluded with a 220-204 majority. Supporters argue that the resolution restores the constitutional authority to declare war to Congress rather than leaving it exclusively in the hands of the White House, noting that the War Powers Resolution of 1973 allows the president to deploy forces for 60 days without congressional approval—a period they contend has already expired.
The administration of US President Donald Trump maintains that the president is acting within his constitutional authority as Commander-in-Chief to defend US forces and security interests. The White House argues that the resolution would inappropriately restrict the executive branch's ability to respond to threats.
The conflict with Iran has become a heated political issue ahead of the midterm election season, dividing Republicans. Democrats are utilizing the debate to criticize US President Donald Trump over foreign engagements, while the Senate passed a similar measure earlier in June. US President Donald Trump has indicated strong opposition to the legislation and is expected to veto it if it reaches his desk.
