It appears that House members went listening to President Trump’s address to the nation today regarding actions he is likely to take against Iran. Unlike previous administrations who’ve been more likely to go to war after aggression by an for, Trump is opting for increased sanctions.
According to Reuters:
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday the House would vote on a resolution intended to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions regarding Iran, after concerns about the administration’s strategy and decisions were not addressed in a briefing with lawmakers.
“Today, to honor our duty to keep the American people safe, the House will move forward with a War Powers Resolution to limit the President’s military actions regarding Iran,” Pelosi said in a statement.