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US House votes to rein in Trump's war powers in rebuke over Iran

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

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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