WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The Republican-led US House of Representatives backed a resolution on Thursday directing US President Donald Trump to halt American military action against Iran unless he obtains Congress’s approval, but the Senate voted hours later to block a separate, similar measure.

The House vote, the latest rebuke of Trump from Congress, was 214-208 in favor of the war powers resolution as four Republicans joined Democrats in voting for it.

But the Senate voted 49 to 47 to block its own war powers measure within hours of the House vote.

The House resolution, introduced by Representative Pramila Jayapal, a Washington Democrat, directed Trump “to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities” against Iran unless Congress authorizes it.

However, it was largely symbolic. Lawmakers have passed similar resolutions repeatedly since the US and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, but they have not led to a cessation of the war.

The four House Republicans who voted in favor were Tom Barrett of Michigan, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Warren Davidson of Ohio and Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

In the Senate procedural vote, Republican Susan Collins of Maine voted with Democrats in favor of the resolution and Democrat John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted with Republicans against it. Four Republican senators did not vote.

Trump’s Republicans hold slim majorities in the House and Senate.

The votes reflected growing frustration among........

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