House passes war powers resolution again in pushback over Iran war as $1.15tn defense bill faces uphill Senate battle – live

The House of Representatives passed a second war powers resolution to constrain the Trump administration's military operations in Iran. The Guardian reports it passed 214 to 208, with four Republicans—Brian Fitzpatrick, Warren Davidson, Tom Barrett, and Thomas Massie—joining all Democrats in voting yes. The vote took place as lawmakers prepare for August recess, amid separate debates over a one point one five trillion dollar defense authorization act that faces a difficult path in the Senate.

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