Hmmm: House GOP Punts War Powers Vote to June
The House GOP has postponed a vote on a war powers resolution regarding military action against Iran until June. This decision comes as Republican support for President Trump's handling of the war appears to be waning. The delay reflects ongoing tensions within the party and the complexities of passing such legislation.
- ▪Republican leadership in the House has delayed a vote on a war powers resolution until June.
- ▪Democrats had pushed for a resolution to end military action against Iran, but GOP leaders opted not to hold a vote due to insufficient support.
- ▪The situation indicates a decline in Republican backing for Trump's military campaign, which began without congressional approval.
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Hmmm: House GOP Punts War Powers Vote to June Ed Morrissey 9:20 AM | May 22, 2026 AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr. Two months ago, Donald Trump had the luxury of time while the regime in Iran had little to none left. Has Trump's lengthy ceasefire flipped that around?Republican leadership in the House must think so. Democrats forced a vote in the lower chamber on a resolution to force an end to military action against Iran. The GOP has been able to defeat a long string of such efforts since the war began on February 28th, but this time, enough Republicans may have peeled away to gain passage.
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