The House Wednesday passed a resolution to curb President Trump’s ability to wage war against Iran, setting up an expected veto from the commander in chief. The measure -- passing by a 227-186 vote -- requires Trump to win approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran. Trump's decision Jan. 3 to launch a drone strike that killed Iran's top general, Qassem Soleimani, prompted the congressional response. SENATE PASSES MEASURE TO CURB TRUMP'S WAR POWERS IN RARE BIPARTISAN VOTE“No one in this body mourns Qassem Soleimani. In the days after Soleimani's death, the nation -- and the world -- braced for a potential war with Iran.
Source: Fox News March 11, 2020 21:56 UTC