House Votes To Curb Trump’s War Powers In Iran

The Trump administration has repeatedly argued the 1973 War Powers Act requiring congressional oversight of military action is unconstitutional.

The House voted to curb President Trump’s war powers in Iran.

Lawmakers voted 215-208 to withdraw troops from using military force against Iran without congressional authorization.

All Democrats present, along with four Republicans, voted in support of the measure. It would effectively halt the U.S. military campaign against Iran.

The successful war powers vote is largely a symbolic loss for Trump given an expected presidential veto and the lack of a veto-proof majority.

However, the Trump administration has repeatedly argued the 1973 War Powers Act requiring congressional oversight of military action is unconstitutional.