"Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden was the target of fresh ire late Thursday after casting his party's sole vote against a war powers resolution in the US House aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's disastrous war against Iran. Though Golden, who is not seeking reelection this year, was an original cosponsor of the resolution ( H.Con.Res.75) offered by fellow Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) back in March, he became the deciding vote in the 212-212 tie when it finally hit the floor - even as two Republicans broke with their party for the first time to support such a measure."
"When first introduced in March, Gottheimer's resolution was seen as an effort by corporate-friendly Democrats to thwart a more aggressive version put forth by progressive members in the House just days after Trump launched the attack. The text of the resolution plainly "directs the President to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, including potential ground forces in a combat role or used for occupation, by not later than the date that is 30 days after [February 28, 2026], unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force""
A Maine Democratic Congressman cast the sole vote against a war powers resolution in the U.S. House aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s war against Iran. The resolution, H.Con.Res.75, was originally cosponsored by the congressman when it was introduced in March by another Democratic member. When the measure reached the floor, it ended in a 212-212 tie, and the congressman’s vote determined the outcome. Two Republicans also broke with their party to support the resolution, but it still failed. The resolution directed the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or parts of its government or military within 30 days unless authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for military force.
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