US Congress narrowly rejects war powers resolution to halt Trump’s Iran attacks
France 24
by FRANCE 24March 5, 2026
The US House of Representatives narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran, in a 219–212 vote. The measure followed a similar Senate defeat a day earlier, highlighting divisions in Congress over Trump’s decision to bypass lawmakers and escalate the conflict.
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Originally published on France 24 on 3/5/2026