117 Democrats vote against Tlaib’s Lebanon war powers measure An effort by Rep. Rashida Tlaib to prevent President Trump from aiding Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon failed, exposing divisions within the Democratic caucus. House Democratic leadership opposed the measure, citing concerns about U.S. embassy personnel and counter-terrorism efforts. The resolution ultimately did not pass, with a significant number of Democrats voting against it.

• Rep. Rashida Tlaib led an effort to bar President Trump from aiding Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon.
• The measure failed with a vote of 92-324, splitting the Democratic caucus.
• House Democratic leadership, including Hakeem Jeffries and Katherine Clark, opposed the resolution.
• Rep. Haley Stevens argued the resolution would endanger U.S. embassy personnel and interfere with counter-terrorism efforts.
• The resolution aimed to prevent U.S. entanglement in a war in Lebanon, according to Democratic leadership.
• 117 Democrats joined 205 Republicans in voting against the measure.