House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time, as 7 Republicans defect

TL;DR

The House voted 220-204 to block President Trump from taking further military action against Iran.
Seven Republicans defected from the president, voting in favor of the resolution.
This marks the third such vote, with Tuesday's resolution garnering more GOP support than previous efforts.
The resolution, introduced by Rep. Seth Moulton, directs the president to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran.
The war began six months ago, and the Trump administration has not provided an exit strategy.
The Pentagon stated Operation Epic Fury ended in May, but exchanges of fire have continued.
Republicans are attempting to secure up to $73 billion in new funding for the war.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the war costs $2 billion to $3 billion per month.
Between February 28 and August 1, the war is estimated to have cost the U.S. approximately $38 billion.

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