GOP calls off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
The GOP has postponed a vote on a war powers resolution that would require President Trump to withdraw from the conflict in Iran. This decision comes as Republicans struggle to secure enough votes to defeat the legislation, reflecting a decline in support for the war among party members. The delay has prompted criticism from Democrats, who argue that Republicans are avoiding accountability for the military actions taken without congressional approval.
- ▪The House was set to vote on a war powers resolution to limit Trump's military actions in Iran.
- ▪Republicans could not gather enough votes to dismiss the resolution, leading to its postponement.
- ▪Frustration with the ongoing war in Iran is growing among lawmakers, with some Republicans willing to defy Trump on this issue.
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Politics GOP calls off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing By Associated Press Published May 21, 2026, 9:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in Trump’s military campaign. But as it became clear that Republicans would not have the numbers to defeat the bill, GOP leaders declined to hold a vote on it.
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