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House Votes Against Rashida Tlaib's Resolution to Withdraw Troops from Lebanon
House blocks Rashida Tlaib's resolution calling for removal of all US troops from Lebanon - report
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted against a resolution by Rep. Rashida Tlaib to withdraw all U.S. troops from Lebanon, with a vote of 92 to 324. The resolution aimed to remove troops involved in hostilities within seven days, but was blocked by a majority of both Democrats and Republicans.
- 01The resolution was defeated with 324 votes against and only 92 in favor, including 117 Democrats opposing it.
- 02House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized that U.S. troops are not involved in combat operations in Lebanon.
- 03Tlaib criticized U.S. support for Israel, calling it an active participant in war crimes against Lebanon.
- 04The vote followed a separate resolution limiting President Trump's military actions against Iran without congressional approval.
- 05A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon was announced, contingent on halting Hezbollah fire.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 92 to 324 against a resolution proposed by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, which sought to withdraw all U.S. troops from Lebanon within seven days. The resolution was blocked by a coalition of House Democrats and Republicans, with 117 Democrats voting against it. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that there are currently no U.S. service members engaged in combat in Lebanon. Tlaib argued that the U.S. is complicit in Israel's actions against Lebanon, labeling it an 'active participant' in war crimes. The vote came after a separate resolution aimed at restricting President Trump's military actions against Iran. Concurrently, a ceasefire agreement was reported between Israel and Lebanon, contingent upon Hezbollah halting its fire. President Trump expressed optimism about progress in peace negotiations between the two nations.
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The decision affects U.S. military policy and its involvement in the Middle East, particularly regarding Lebanon and Israel.
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