US House rejects war powers resolution that would prevent further action against Iran

Resolution needed two more votes to pass, but Democrats now appear solidified in opposition

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The US House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have prevented further military action against Iran, as Democrats united against continued US involvement in the conflict amid peace talks that have yet to make a breakthrough.

The resolution introduced by Greg Meeks, the top Democrat on the House foreign affairs committee, failed by a vote of 213-214, with one Republican member voting present.

It required at least two more votes to pass, as tied votes fail in the House.