US House rejects Iran war powers resolution by 219 to 212
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The US House of Representatives voted 219 to 212 against a resolution that would have directed the removal of US forces from hostilities against Iran not authorised by Congress. Two Republicans voted for it and four Democrats voted against, according to Al-Monitor's report. The Senate had rejected a similar measure 47 to 53 the day before. Both votes left the administration's campaign without congressional limits.
- When
- 5 March 2026
- Where
- Washington, the US
- What
- legal
- Acting party
- Government of the United States
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. Recorded House vote.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Evidence Al-Monitor
- Corroboration PBS NewsHour
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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