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US House votes to limit Trump's war powers on Iran

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution limiting President Trump's war powers against Iran.
  • The resolution passed by a narrow 215-208 vote, with some Republicans joining Democrats in support.
  • The measure now heads to the Senate and could face a presidential veto, requiring a two-thirds majority in both chambers to override.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's war powers concerning Iran. The vote, which took place on June 3, saw the resolution pass by a narrow margin of 215 to 208.

This vote represents another setback for Trump in Congress, highlighting unease among some Republicans regarding his approach to the conflict. All Democratic representatives voted in favor, joined by four Republican lawmakers. Seven members abstained from voting. The resolution's passage in the House follows previous attempts by Democrats to pass similar measures, which had narrowly failed.

For the resolution to become law, it must first be approved by the Senate. President Trump also retains the power to veto the measure. Overriding such a veto would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate. However, even if passed by both chambers, the resolution would not be sent to Trump for his signature and therefore would not hold legal force.

The U.S. and Iran have not yet concluded peace negotiations, and the House's action reflects ongoing tensions and debate within the U.S. government regarding military engagement with Iran.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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