WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled House narrowly voted Thursday to reject a resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, one day after the Senate blocked a similar war powers resolution.
Taken together, the pair of failed House and Senate votes represent an implicit authorization by Congress for Trump to carry on his military strikes against Iran, which began last weekend, as a majority of Americans say they oppose the war.
The House vote was 212-219. Just two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Warren Davidson of Ohio, broke with Trump and joined most Democrats in supporting the resolution.
Four Democrats voted with all other Republicans against the resolution: Reps. Jared Golden of Maine, Greg Landsman of Ohio, Juan Vargas of California, and Henry Cuellar of Texas.
The House did pass a separate non-binding resolution, backed by GOP leaders, reaffirming that Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism. That vote was
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