House Republicans cancel vote curbing Trump on Iran
House Republicans have postponed a vote on a war powers resolution that would limit President Trump's military actions in Iran. The decision comes as support for the ongoing conflict wanes among lawmakers, even within the Republican party. The resolution is now set to be voted on in June after Congress returns from recess.
- ▪House Republicans delayed a vote on a war powers resolution regarding military operations in Iran.
- ▪The resolution aims to restrict President Trump's ability to engage in military conflict without congressional approval.
- ▪Support for the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is declining among Republicans as the conflict impacts global energy supplies.
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Iran warHouse Republicans cancel vote curbing Trump on IranRepublicans in the Senate are also working to defeat an Iran war powers resolution that has moved closer to succeeding after being voted down multiple times. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump faces GOP resistance on compensation fund, ballroom money02:01Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 22, 2026, 4:47 AM EDTBy Kyle Stewart and Jennifer JettHouse Republicans on Thursday delayed a vote on a war powers resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue U.S.
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