US House votes 215-208 to curb Iran war (opens in new tab)

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215-208 on Wednesday to approve a war powers resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force. Four Republicans — Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Tom Barrett of Michigan and Warren Davidson of Ohio — joined Democrats, while no Democrats voted against the measure. The vote marked the first time the Republican-controlle...