House passes Iran war powers resolution

The US House of Representatives has passed a war powers resolution that limits President Trump's military actions in Iran. The resolution, sponsored by Democratic Representative Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, was approved with a vote of 220-204. Seven Republican representatives voted in favor of the measure, including Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Warren Davidson of Ohio, and Tom Barrett of Michigan, as well as Nancy Mace of South Carolina, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn of Iowa, according to CBS News.

This is the third time the House has voted on a war powers resolution related to Iran. The resolution directs the president to remove US Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. The vote is seen as a symbolic rebuke of the president, with CBS News describing the war as "largely unpopular".

The resolution's future in the Senate is unclear, with CBS News reporting that it is uncertain whether the Senate plans to take up the measure before the November elections. A similar war powers resolution cleared the House in July but has yet to see any movement in the Senate.

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