The House of Representatives narrowly blocked a Democrat-led effort to halt U.S. military operations against Iran on Thursday. The 213-214 vote represents a victory for President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign and a major hurdle for those seeking to reassert congressional oversight on foreign interventions.
House rejects War Powers resolution aimed at limiting Trump’s authority to continue operations against Iran
Lillian Mann
Apr 16, 2026 | 8:16 PM
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