House backs Iran war limits, but Senate blocks parallel measure
What's new: The House vote was symbolic, while oil rose above $100 a barrel as the renewed conflict fed election-year pressure on Republicans.
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What's new: The House vote was symbolic, while oil rose above $100 a barrel as the renewed conflict fed election-year pressure on Republicans.
Why it matters: The filing seeks to reset war-powers limits as lawmakers from both parties press to end US military action.
Why it matters: The vote exposed Republican unease with the war as the Pentagon seeks $80 billion and Trump pursues a 60-day Iran deal.
The 215-208 vote sends the measure to the Senate, though it still faces a likely presidential veto.