House to vote after Senate failed to constrain Trump's war in Iran

NPR | By Claudia Grisales

Published March 5, 2026 at 6:55 AM EST

The Senate did not approve a measure to constrain President Trump's actions in Iran the House is set to vote on a similar measure on Thursday.

Claudia Grisales

Claudia Grisales is a congressional reporter assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.

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