US lawmakers reject measure to block Trump from striking Iran
The measure, a mostly symbolic gesture, lost by a single vote in the closely-divided House of Representatives.
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"I would lobby Golden and others to support the legislation."
— Gregory Meeks , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gregory Meeks is a U.S. Congressman and the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Jared Golden is a Democratic Congressman from Maine.
Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman from Kentucky.
Representative from Ohio known for his libertarian views.
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The measure, a mostly symbolic gesture, lost by a single vote in the closely-divided House of Representatives.
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