US House votes to rein in Trump's war powers in rebuke over Iran
BBC News·June 4, 2026

The US House of Representatives has voted to limit President Trump's war powers, passing a measure with a 215-208 vote. Four Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats in supporting the legislation, which had previously failed to pass on three occasions. The move is seen as a rebuke of the president's actions regarding Iran, where tensions have been escalating. The measure aims to restrict the president's ability to take military action without congressional approval.
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