Published 08:17 IST, January 10th 2020
US Representatives approve resolution limiting Trump's military action against Iran
The US House of Representatives voted to limit the President's discretion for using military action against Iran, without congressional approval, on Friday.
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US House of Representatives voted to limit President's discretion for using military action against Iran, on Friday. resolution will w have to pass through US Senate. After resolution has been approved by both houses, President will require congressional approval to use military action.
vote share in House of Representatives
resolution was passed in lower house of US by 224-194 votes. Republican representatives, Matt Gaetz of Florida, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, and Francis Rooney of Florida defied ir party as y voted in favour of resolution. Whereas, Democratic representatives, Max Rose of New York, Ben Mcams of Utah, Anthony Brindisi of New York, Joe Cunningham of South Carolina, Elaine Luria of Virginia, Josh Gotimer of New Jersey, Kendra Horn of Oklahoma and Stephanie Murphy of Florida voted against ir party’s stand and opposed resolution.
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Briefing to discuss Trump's decision
Following Missile attack on US troops by Iran, Trump dressed media. However, neir his speech r any or statement by Republicans have convinced Democratic lawmakers. As per Republicans, an imminent threat was reason for killing of top Iranian Military commander and violence that followed reafter.
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On Wednesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Defence Mark Esper, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley, and CIA Director Gina Haspel held classified briefings for all 535 members of Congress to discuss US President's decision to order a drone strike that killed General Qassem Soleimani in Iraq last week.
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08:17 IST, January 10th 2020