House vote snubs Obama on Libya

The US House of Representatives has voted against a resolution giving President Barack Obama authority to order US operations in Libya.

The Republican-dominated House voted it down by 295 votes to 123. Analysts say it is largely a symbolic protest.

US backing for the Nato operation in Libya has drawn criticism from many in Congress in recent weeks.

They say the three month-old military operation is in breach of legislation requiring the backing of Congress.