(SRN NEWS/REUTERS/97.5 GLORY FM) – The two congressmen who represent Hall County voted “no” Wednesday voted as the Republican-led House of Representatives approved a resolution to block President Trump from continuing the war against Iran
The House voted 215-208, as four Republicans voted with Democrats in favor of the war powers resolution, which directs Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force.
Andrew Clyde (R-Jackson County) and Rich McCormick (R-Suwanee) and other GOP members of the Georgia delegation voted against the measure. Four Republicans joined all Democratic members of the House in supporting the resolution: Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Thomas Massie of Kentucky.
It was the latest setback for Trump in Congress despite his party’s slim majorities in both the House and Senate.
For now, the vote is largely symbolic, as legislation must pass the Senate as well as the House to become effective, and there is debate over whether war powers resolutions would be constitutional even if they are approved by Congress.
The Senate advanced a separate, but similar resolution last month in a procedural vote, after seven previous attempts had failed. Further votes on the Senate measure have not yet been scheduled.