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.

Reported by: Rishabh Mishra
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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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08:17 IST, January 10th 2020