House Republicans cancel vote on war powers resolution to end US war in Iran
House Republicans have canceled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution aimed at ending the US war in Iran. This decision is seen as a move to avoid political embarrassment for Donald Trump and reflects diminishing congressional support for the ongoing conflict. The vote has been postponed until lawmakers return from recess in June, where it is expected to pass with bipartisan support.
- ▪House Republicans canceled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution to end the US war in Iran.
- ▪The cancellation is viewed as a way to avoid embarrassment for Donald Trump and indicates decreasing congressional support for the war.
- ▪Democratic leaders criticized the Republican leadership for their decision, labeling it as cowardly.
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The speaker of the US House, Mike Johnson, in Washington DC on 20 May. Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/APView image in fullscreenThe speaker of the US House, Mike Johnson, in Washington DC on 20 May. Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/APHouse of RepresentativesHouse Republicans cancel vote on war powers resolution to end US war in IranCancellation, which avoids embarrassment for Trump, is latest signal of diminishing congressional support for warRobert MackeyThu 21 May 2026 20.34 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 20.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHouse Republicans canceled a scheduled Thursday vote on a war powers resolution aimed at ending the US war with Iran, a measure that likely would have advanced had the vote been held.The cancellation, which avoided political embarrassment…
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