Overview
- The House rejected the resolution Thursday, 213-214, with Republican Thomas Massie voting yes, Democrat Jared Golden voting no, and Republican Warren Davidson voting present.
- The Senate turned back a similar effort Wednesday in a 52-47 vote that mostly followed party lines.
- The measure would have ordered a withdrawal from hostilities with Iran unless Congress granted explicit approval, using the 1973 War Powers law that caps undeclared wars at 60 days.
- The end-of-April clock could force a choice on authorizing the campaign or pushing for a pullback, and Democrats say they will keep calling votes to press Republicans.
- Lawmakers weighed rising costs and risks, noting 13 U.S. service members killed, higher gas prices, a fragile two-week ceasefire and exploratory talks, as the Pentagon said forces can restart strikes if diplomacy fails.