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US House Rejects Iran War Powers Clampdown by One Vote, Leaving Trump’s Campaign Untouched for Now
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Published on 15 May 2026
The House vote ended 212 to 212—no majority
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly defeated a Democratic-led resolution to halt President Donald Trump’s Iran war campaign unless Congress authorizes hostilities. The measure failed on a 212-212 tie, making it the closest possible outcome and the third House attempt this year. Democrats argue the Constitution reserves war-making authority for Congress, while Republicans and the White House defend Trump’s commander-in-chief powers. The Senate has also blocked similar efforts as votes have grown tighter.
- The House vote on the war powers measure tied 212-212
- It failed because the resolution needed a majority to pass
- Only one Democrat, Jared Golden of Maine, opposed the resolution
- This was the third House vote this year on Iran war powers
- A 60-day deadline passed May 1 without congressional authorization
- In the Senate, a 50-49 result blocked the measure amid party splits
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