A Democratic war powers bill just passed: Four House Republicans helped House Democrats pass a war powers resolution aimed at halting President Trump’s military action in Iran. But remember, this vote is nonbinding. It’s meant to send a message to the president. Both chambers of Congress have passed resolutions like this before. #trump #warpowersact #house #senate #iran #iranwar
President Trump blew up at Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) during an intense meeting behind closed doors in the Capitol Wednesday after the Republican senator accused the president of not being forthright with the American people about the Iran war. The argument got so loud and intense between Trump and Cassidy that a senator next to the Louisiana senator had to pull him back down into his seat. The fireworks started when Trump expressed his frustration over the Senate approving a war powers resolution on Tuesday directing him to withdraw U.S. troops from hostilities against Iran, sending a powerful rebuke to the president. #trump #billcassidy #warpowersact #republicans #iran #iranwar
State of the Union: This resolution comes as the Trump administration negotiates an end to the Iran War. The post Senate Passes Iran War Powers Resolution 50–48 appeared first on The American Conservative .
The Senate passed on Tuesday a concurrent resolution directing the president to cease military action in Iran or seek congressional approval by a 50–48 vote. The House passed the same resolution earlier this month. Four Republicans crossed the aisle to support the resolution: Senators Rand Paul (KY), Susan Collins (ME), Lisa Murkowski (AK), and Bill Cassidy (LA), who was recently primaried by a Trump-endorsed candidate. Senator John Fetterman (PA) was the only Democrat to vote against the resolution in the senate. The absence of Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and David McCormick (R-PA), allowed the resolution to pass through the chamber. The concurrent resolution, which does not proceed through the White House, faces legal…Open
The Pentagon is requesting $80 billion to cover the costs of the Iran war and related expenses.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of War is seeking congressional approval for approximately $80 billion to cover the costs of the Iran war. DETAIL: The Department of War’s request was first reported on Thursday by The Wall Street Journal. Deputy War Secretary Stephen Feinberg presented the funding request to lawmakers, highlighting the risk of running out of operational funds within months without congressional action. According to recent Pentagon reports, the cost of the Iran war is already approximately $29 billion, though the true cost may be much higher. In addition to triggering a spike in the price of oil, resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil exports, the Iran war has…Open
State of the Union: The resolution is largely symbolic but presages growing discontent with the war. The post House Passes Resolution to End Iran War appeared first on The American Conservative .
The House voted Wednesday to force President Donald Trump to end the war on Iran, increasing pressure on the administration to end an increasingly unpopular war that was not authorized by Congress. The vote was the first successful passage of a war powers measure in either chamber since the conflict began more than three months ago. Four Republicans—Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania—joined Democrats in support, making the final tally of votes 215-208. “Donald Trump’s reckless and costly war of choice has cost everyday Americans hundreds, if not thousands of dollars,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) told reporters on Tuesday.…Open
House lawmakers on Wednesday passed legislation designed to force President Trump to end the Iran War, marking a victory for Democrats. #Iranwar #Warpowersact #Trump
Democratic Senator John Fetterman joins "CUOMO" to discuss why he has and will continue to vote against the War Powers Act. Chris Cuomo hosts "CUOMO," a no-nonsense show featuring the day's most important news from all perspectives. "CUOMO" airs weeknights at 8p/7C on NewsNation. #CUOMO NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Fetterman explained to NewsNation he could not accept any decision that would not remove Iran's capacity to have a nuclear weapon.
The House on Wednesday passed a resolution to rein in President Trump's military campaign in Iran. Why it matters: It's Congress' first successful rebuke of Trump's Iran war effort after multiple Democratic-led war powers attempts failed. - Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), the one Democrat who has consistently voted against Iran war powers resolutions, flipped and voted yes. - Four Republicans — Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) and Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) — voted in support of the measure. - The vote is largely symbolic, as the measure would still need to pass the GOP-controlled Senate — and even then, Trump could just veto it. Catch up quick: Previous efforts to constrain Trump's…
House Democrats are one step closer to finally getting a successful Iran war powers vote as their last holdout plans to flip and at least one Republican says they may follow suit. Why it matters: While the vote would be largely symbolic — President Trump could veto the measure — Democrats believe it would be a crucial rebuke of the conflict. - House Intelligence Committee ranking member Jim Himes (D-Conn.), one of the lawmakers leading the measure , told Axios he is "feeling pretty good" about its chances of passing on Thursday. - Another senior House Democrat, asked if party leadership is confident about the vote, told Axios: "Yes." Driving the news: Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), the one Democrat who has consistently voted against…