Major blow to Trump as House passes war powers resolution to halt Pentagon from further strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump suffered a major blow in his war efforts on Wednesday, when the House of Representatives voted in favor of a ‌Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until it is authorized by Congress.

The House voted 215 to ​208, as four Republicans voted with ​Democrats in favor of the war powers resolution, which directs the president to remove US armed forces from engaging in any more hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by Congress, other than to defend America, an ally or partner from ‘imminent attack.’

The vote is largely symbolic as any ‌resolution ⁠would also have to pass the Senate to

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