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Devant le Capitole à Washington le 5 mars 2026. © Nathan Howard, Reuters 06:04 Iran war divides US Congress over Constitution interpretation Americas Issued on: 06/03/2026 - 16:01

The US House of Representatives narrowly rejected a resolution to curb President Donald Trump's powers in the Iran war, an early sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict that is reordering U.S. priorities at home and abroad. It's the second vote in as many days, after the Senate defeated a similar measure. Lawmakers are confronting the sudden reality of representing wary Americans in wartime and all that entails. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert breaks it down for us.

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