The House of Representatives has rejected a war powers resolution to rein in President Trump’s ability to wage war against Iran. Four House Democrats joined nearly every Republican as the measure narrowly failed on a vote of 212 to 219. The vote came as the U.S. and Israel intensified bomb attacks across Iran, and one day after the Senate similarly rejected a war powers resolution. Just two Republicans voted in favor of the House war powers resolution. This is its co-sponsor, Kentucky Republican Congressmember Thomas Massie.

Rep. Thomas Massie: “The president says we had to strike first because an Iranian strike was imminent. Meanwhile, the Department of Defense conceded there was no evidence of an imminent Iranian strike. Some told us this war was about nuclear weapons, but six months ago we were assured our last strike on Iran decimated their nuclear program. So which is it? I think the most candid answer came from the secretary of state, who told the press that Israel forced our hand and dragged us into this war — again. And that truth is the very reason why it is Congress that must decide war.”