00:00Welcome back. The Republican-backed U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly rejected a War Powers Resolution
00:07that would have halted President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran.
00:11The vote was 219 to 212, allowing the President to continue the conflict without a mandated withdrawal of U.S.
00:20forces.
00:21The measure would have required the United States to end military action unless Congress formally authorize it.
00:28The Senate earlier rejected a similar resolution.
00:31Democrats have argued that Trump launched the conflict without adequate consultation with lawmakers
00:36and has provided unclear objectives, a claim the White House denies.
00:41Lawmakers also approved a separate resolution declaring Iran the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism.
00:48The conflict began after weeks of failed talks over Iran's nuclear program.
00:52Six U.S. troops have been killed, while Iran reports more than 1,000 deaths.
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