US lawmakers have rejected a Democrat-backed effort to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to carry out military strikes against Iran.
The House of Representatives voted narrowly 213-214 against a war powers resolution aimed at constraining the president’s ability to engage in military action. The measure came just one day after a similar proposal failed in the Senate.
The resolution was largely symbolic, as it was expected to face a presidential veto even if it had passed both chambers of Congress.
Most Republicans opposed the measure, effectively blocking its progress in both the House and Senate. However, some lawmakers indicated they could reconsider their position if the conflict with Iran continues beyond this month.
This is not the first attempt to challenge presidential war powers in recent weeks. A similar resolution failed in the House last month as well, although that earlier vote saw a small number of Republicans supporting it, while some Democrats opposed it.
The repeated failures highlight ongoing political divisions in Washington over the scope of presidential authority in foreign military actions, particularly in relation to rising tensions in the Middle East.
