politics
House blocks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's war powers resolution on Lebanon
Washington — The House rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday to constrain President Trump in Lebanon after Democratic leaders came out against it.
TL;DR
- The House voted 92-324 to reject a war powers resolution aimed at constraining President Trump regarding Lebanon.
- Democratic leaders opposed the resolution, arguing that no U.S. troops are currently involved in combat in Lebanon.
- A revised resolution was introduced to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities in Lebanon, while allowing for security cooperation and protection of diplomatic facilities.
- Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the resolution following deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
- The debate included accusations from Rep. Max Miller that Rep. Tlaib supports terrorists, which were later stricken from the Congressional Record.
- This failed vote follows the passage of a separate war powers resolution limiting military action against Iran without congressional approval.