No set schedule yet for US vote on war powers resolution on Iran - Democrats

Reuters

08 January, 2020, 10:15 pm

Last modified: 08 January, 2020, 10:18 pm

No set schedule yet for US vote on war powers resolution on Iran - Democrats

Lawmakers are seeking to put a check on Trump’s power after he failed to inform Congress in advance of a US drone strike that killed top Iran commander

Reuters

08 January, 2020, 10:15 pm

Last modified: 08 January, 2020, 10:18 pm

Photo: Reuters

Photo: Reuters

Senior US House Democrats on Wednesday said there is no set schedule yet for voting on a war powers resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's actions regarding Iran and that legislation is still being drafted.

Lawmakers are seeking to put a check on Trump's power after he failed to inform Congress in advance of a US drone strike that killed top Iran commander Qassem Soleimani last week.

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