January 9, 2020legislativewar powersIran policycongressional oversightSoleimanilegislative
House passes war powers resolution 224-194 rebuking Trump over Soleimani strike
The House passes H.Con.Res.83 by 224-194, directing President Trump to terminate hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes further military action. Eight Republicans join Democrats in support. The Trump administration argues the concurrent resolution is a nonbinding political statement and does not require presidential signature. Senate Democrats later bring a companion resolution to the floor, which passes 55-45 with eight Republican votes but falls short of a veto-proof majority.