THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Joseph Addington) - House Passes Resolution to End Iran War
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