09/04/2026 16:28
The Guardian
Move was expected to be blocked but introduction is a signal of unease about conflict on pause with no clear endgameAn attempt by House Democrats to pass a long shot resolution on Thursday curtailing Donald Trump’s war powers over Iran failed after Republican pro forma speaker Chris Smith did not recognize lawmakers from the opposite party on the floor.The vote, scheduled for Thursday morning, used a procedure called unanimous consent, which is a shortcut that allows legislation to pass the chamber instantly, without debate or a formal tally, so long as not a single member objects. Any one lawmaker can kill the resolution by simply objecting, and Republicans were expected to do exactly that. Continue reading...
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