Iran War Powers Resolution Voted Down in House – 219 to 212

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The Iran War Powers Resolution failed to pass a vote in the US House of Representatives today.

The War Powers Resolution was rejected – 219 nays to 212 yays.

Bill Title and Description: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The vote failed the day after a similar bid failed in the US Senate.