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House rejects Iran war powers measure

House rejects Iran war powers measure

The House on Thursday rejected an effort to advance legislation that would restrict President Trump from using further military action in Iran. Why it matters: The failed vote amounts to an endorsement of Trump's military campaign in Iran from Congress, which has the constitutional authority to declare war. The 212-219 vote comes one day after the Senate rejected a similar measure, mainly along p

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