Four Republicans crossed party lines to support the resolution
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WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump faced a congressional rebuke Wednesday as the House passed a measure seeking to limit his ability to use military force against Iran absent authorization from Congress.
The House voted 215-208 in favor of the measure, with all Democrats present supporting the resolution and four Republicans joining them.
The legislation would require congressional authorization before U.S. troops could be used in military action against Iran, except in cases of self-defense.
Despite its passage, the resolution is largely viewed as symbolic because President Trump is expected to veto the measure, and supporters do not currently have the two-thirds majority needed in both chambers of Congress to override a veto.
The vote comes amid ongoing debate over presidential war powers and congressional oversight of military actions.
Trump administration officials have repeatedly argued that the 1973 War Powers Resolution, which requires congressional involvement in extended military engagements, is unconstitutional.
The resolution now faces an uncertain future as it moves through the legislative process.
