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House Rejects Lebanon War Powers Bill, 189-235 Vote

7/1/2026

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The House rejected the Lebanon war powers resolution by a vote of 189-235.
Only Rep. Lauren Boebert and Rep. Thomas Massie voted with Democrats to support the measure.
Rep. Brian Mast called the defeated resolution a “win for terrorists” and argued it ignored Hezbollah’s 40,000-plus fighters.
The resolution would have barred U.S. forces from hostilities in Lebanon while exempting diplomatic security and cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces.

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The House rejected the Lebanon war powers resolution by a vote of 189-235.
Only Rep. Lauren Boebert and Rep. Thomas Massie voted with Democrats to support the measure.
Rep. Brian Mast called the defeated resolution a “win for terrorists” and argued it ignored Hezbollah’s 40,000-plus fighters.
The resolution would have barred U.S. forces from hostilities in Lebanon while exempting diplomatic security and cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces.