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House passes resolution to end Iran War, challenging Trump

House lawmakers on Wednesday passed legislation designed to force President Trump to end the Iran War, marking a victory for Democrats and the constitutional purists who say the conflict is illegal without explicit congressional approval.

The tally was 215-208, with four Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Tom Barrett (Mich.) and Warren Davidson (Ohio) — joining every Democrat in supporting the measure.

The development is largely symbolic, since there are lingering disputes about whether the measure, known as a concurrent resolution, carries the force of law. And Trump is certain to contest the authority of the measure even if it’s also passed by the Senate, where it’s headed next.

Still, the vote represents a significant development in the political battle over the Iran War, putting Congress on the record condemning a conflict that has dragged on for more than three months — and rattled the global economy — with no clear end in sight.

War critics in both chambers have tried numerous times over the last three months to pass resolutions to end the war, only to have them blocked by Trump’s GOP allies. That changed last month when the Senate advanced its own war powers resolution after Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) flipped his vote to yes just days after Trump helped to defeat Cassidy in Louisiana’s GOP primary. It’s unclear when the Senate measure will come up for a final vote.

In the House, Wednesday’s vote was the fourth time that critics of the war sought to end it. The first three war powers resolutions won some Republican support, but not enough to overcome the opposition of Trump’s allies in a chamber they control. Behind Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), most Republicans have argued that the conflict does not rise to the level of a war, and therefore doesn’t require congressional approval.

GOP leaders have also warned that tying Trump’s hands in the middle of the conflict would empower Tehran’s Islamic regime at the expense of American security.

The GOP’s wall of defense has eroded, however, as the conflict has grown increasingly unpopular nationally. The shift is not happening within the Republican base, who overwhelmingly support the war. But Independents have soured on conflict as it drags on — a warning sign for vulnerable Republicans fighting to keep their seats in November’s midterms.

QuinQ:
If Trump were a dictator like Putin Iran would have long ceased to exist as a we know it.


https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5908560-iran-war-resolution-house/

madridguy:


Another joke from a toddler as usual.

HacheNoire:
😂🤣😂🤣😂

First time in history that the US got tired of fighting!

Iran made history!

The books of history will be so interesting, especially that part that will detail how Iran humbled the USA and Israel AT THE SAME TIME

Obedience40:
You certainly don't have any iota of idea on how the US government works!!..

Hope you know that there's a huge distinction between the US House and the US Senate!!😂

For such resolution to be binding it has to pass through the US Senate!! The House resolution will still needs approval from the Republican-controlled US Senate

Potus Trump also has within his presidential powers to veto the measure!!!!

Even if the resolution were to pass through the Senate which is impossible, considering the hardliners trump circles in the Republicans are currently domicile there.. the constitution gives the president the right to allow him use the military for a limited number of days!!!

This is a mere rebuke nothing else!!

QuinQ:
Meaning what exactly?
Even a slow person knows that Trump would have bombed Iran to the stone ages but for checks and balances inherent in the American system, that don't exist in Russia.

This below is exactly what Trump would have done (and IRGC putting women and children would not have stopped him)

QuinQ:
Meaning what exactly?
Even a slow person knows that Trump would have bombed Iran to the stone ages but for checks and balances inherent in the American system, that don't exist in Russia.

This below is exactly what Trump would have done (and IRGC putting women and children would not have stopped him)

chatinent:
The sad about all these killings is that it is mostly the poor that are affected.

HacheNoire:
😂🤣😂🤣😂

First time in history that the US got tired of fighting!

Iran made history!

The books of history will be so interesting, especially that part that will detail how Iran humbled the USA and Israel AT THE SAME TIME

HacheNoire:
😂🤣😂🤣😂

First time in history that the US got tired of fighting!

Iran made history!

The books of history will be so interesting, especially that part that will detail how Iran humbled the USA and Israel AT THE SAME TIME

QuinQ:
If Trump were a dictator like Putin Iran would have long ceased to exist as a we know it.


https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5908560-iran-war-resolution-house/

madridguy:
Even Trump will be laughing at your comment Too much of America film is affecting you.

SpaceX:
remember iran currently has no leadership, no air force, no air defense and limited access of their navy. They are on life support and Netanyahu(SAW) is ever ready to finish the job.

SpaceX:
remember iran currently has no leadership, no air force, no air defense and limited access of their navy. They are on life support and Netanyahu(SAW) is ever ready to finish the job.

HacheNoire:
Does that nullify the fact that Trump and Americans are tired of war? No!

They are stuck and only looking for a way out!

QuinQ:
Meaning what exactly?
Even a slow person knows that Trump would have bombed Iran to the stone ages but for checks and balances inherent in the American system, that don't exist in Russia.

This below is exactly what Trump would have done (and IRGC putting women and children would not have stopped him)

madridguy:
Even Trump will be laughing at your comment Too much of America film is affecting you.

Exousiang01:
Children think War is a movie.
Drop that phone and go prepare for your Common Entrance kid

koladata:
Get ready for a permanent increase in fuel price.

QuinQ:
Meaning what exactly?
Even a slow person knows that Trump would have bombed Iran to the stone ag[/b]es but for checks and balances inherent in the American system, that don't exist in Russia.

[b]This below is exactly what Trump would have done (and IRGC putting women and children would not have stopped him)

lucianohase:
They want Iran war to end but they don't want Ukraine war to end

omoredia:
Terrorism needs the stupidity of democracies to thrive. There is a reason why most of the most world are not democratic.

QuinQ:
Not in US unfortunately. They're exporting fuel, making a fortune from the oil spike, their economy booming