House Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran

0:00On March 5th, the House voted down a war power's resolution, aimed at stopping President Trump's military actions against Iran with a close tally of, 212-219. This came just one day after the Senate rejected a similar measure, mostly along partylines. The push came amid a surprise U.S. attack on Saturday that killed Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah, Ayatollah, Ali Kaminay, shifting national focus to the escalating conflict. Only two Republicans, from Kentucky and Ohio, joined Democrats in supporting the bill, while four Democrats opposed it. Republicans largely view the strikes as a necessary response to long-standing threats from Iran, including its support for terrorism, rather than a new war. Lawmakers on both sides showed deep divides with Republicans praising Trump's use of executive authority to protect U.S. interests and allies like Israel and Democrats stressing that Congress alone holds the power to declare war.

1:03The conflict has already claimed six American troops in a drone strike in Kuwait over the weekend, along with more than 1,230 Iranian lives. Officials now say the operation could stretch eight weeks, focusing on destroying Iran's ballistic missiles tied to its nuclear efforts, and more. An involvement remains possible. Thousands of Americans in the Middle East are rushing to evacuate, lighting up congressional lines for help, as the administration works to brief. Skeptical lawmakers are next steps in this high-stakes standoff.