House resolution to curtail Trump’s war powers in Iran narrowly fails

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A war powers resolution aimed at curtailing President Trump’s power to wage war in Iran failed in a 213-214 vote on the House floor Thursday, marking the third such failure for Democrats in the lower chamber.


U.S Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Bruce Brown watches an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft land on the USS Gerald R. Ford.
U.S Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Bruce Brown observes a F/A-18E Super Hornet. ZUMAPRESS.com

Notable crossover votes include Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) siding with Republicans in opposing the resolution, while libertarian-leaning Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) joined Dems.

A similar measure failed in the Senate Wednesday.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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