Members of the United States’ House of Representatives have passed a resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove US forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorised by Congress.
The resolution, passed on Wednesday, saw four Republicans
joining Democrats to vote 215-208.
It is the first time the Republican-controlled House has
approved a measure seeking to force Trump to wind down military operations
against Tehran since the war began in February.
The vote, however, is mostly symbolic, as it would still
have to pass through the Republican-led Senate. Even if it slips past the
senate, Trump is expected to veto the call.
Wednesday’s directive was issued pursuant to Section 5(c) of
the War Powers Resolution, the house said.
Under the War Powers Act, presidents have 60 days to obtain
congressional approval after introducing US forces into hostilities.
That deadline passed weeks ago, and Democrats say Trump is
now breaking the law.
The White House argues that the clock was paused by an April
ceasefire.
Democrats have also accused Trump of violating the law by
launching strikes on Iran alongside Israel without congressional authorisation.
Trump has said the war against Iran is already over. But on
Wednesday, both sides exchanged fresh strikes, with little sign of real
progress in peace negotiations.
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