House Republicans Yank Iran War Vote Amid Fears It Would Pass
House Republicans have postponed a vote on a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's military actions in Iran. The resolution, which is backed by Democrats, is expected to pass due to the absence of several GOP lawmakers. The vote will be rescheduled for June 2 after the Memorial Day recess.
- ▪House Republicans delayed a vote on a war powers resolution that would restrict President Trump's ability to continue military actions in Iran.
- ▪The resolution, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks, would require Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless necessary for defense.
- ▪Democratic leaders accused Republicans of avoiding accountability and suggested they pulled the vote because they anticipated losing.
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Politics House Republicans Yank Iran War Vote Amid Fears It Would Pass (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter May 22, 2026 9:48 AM ET May 22, 2026 9:48 AM ET Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); House Republicans abruptly delayed a vote Thursday on the war powers resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue the Iran war.
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