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April 16, 2026
House rejects resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers
- The House voted 213 to 214 against Rep. Gregory Meeks' resolution requiring President Trump to seek congressional approval for military action in Iran.
- Notably, three Democrats who previously opposed a similar resolution shifted their votes to support this one, indicating growing dissent within their party.
- Rep. Thomas Massie was the only Republican to support the resolution, while Rep. Warren Davidson voted present after previously supporting the measure.
11 Sources
- House narrowly rejects limits on Trump as Iran war drags onApr 16, 2026 at 3:27 PM · Politico
- House narrowly rejects resolution directing Trump to end ‘hostilities’ in IranApr 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM · Washington Post
- House rejects Democrat attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powersApr 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM · Fox News
- House Republicans narrowly reject effort to end Trump’s war with IranApr 16, 2026 at 4:11 PM · The Hill
- Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House voteApr 16, 2026 at 4:11 PM · CBS News
- US House Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powersApr 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM · Reuters
- House hands Trump a win with failed Iran war powers voteApr 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM · Axios
- House Again Thwarts Bid to Halt Iran War Unless Congress Approves ItApr 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM · NYT
- House effort to end Trump's war with Iran fails by one voteApr 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM · NBC
- US House rejects war powers resolution aimed at limiting Iran WarApr 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM · BBC
- US House narrowly rejects war powers resolution as dissent growsApr 16, 2026 at 5:33 PM · The Guardian