06.03.2026 02:21
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a "war powers" bill that would require congressional approval for U.S. President Donald Trump's attacks on Iran.
The "war powers" bill, which stipulates that Donald Trump's attacks on Iran are subject to Congressional approval, was rejected with 212 votes in favor and 219 votes against in the general assembly of the U.S. House of Representatives.
TRUMP'S BILL WAS REJECTED
Thus, the proposal presented by Republican Congressman Thomas Massie and Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, aimed at preventing Trump from carrying out military action against Iran without Congressional approval, was not accepted.
A similar proposal voted on in the Senate to limit Trump's attacks on Iran was also not accepted.
The "War Powers Act" of 1973 requires the U.S. President to seek Congressional approval before initiating war against any country and mandates that the President inform Congress in advance of such a step.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Before the vote, Senate Minority Leader Democrat Chuck Schumer made a statement to reporters, saying, "Wars without clear objectives do not remain small. They become larger, bloodier, longer, and more expensive. This is not a necessary war. This is a preferred war."