U.S.–Iran War and Hormuz Blockade

The House on Thursday narrowly rejected a Democratic-led war powers resolution that would have required withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Iran conflict, losing by a single vote, 213-214. The measure, championed by Rep. Gregory Meeks, drew only one Republican backer, Rep. Thomas Massie, while Rep. Jared Golden was the lone Democrat to oppose it and Rep. Warren Davidson voted present. The vote came amid a ticking 60-day War Powers clock tied to the administration's authorization of the conflict; Democrats said they will keep bringing similar measures as that deadline approaches and some Republicans signaled they might reconsider if U.S. involvement extends beyond the statutory limit.