Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on verge of passing
Republicans have postponed a vote on a war powers resolution that would require President Trump to withdraw from the Iran conflict. The decision reflects the party's struggle to secure enough votes to defeat the legislation, as some members express frustration with the ongoing war. Congressional leaders are facing increasing pressure from both sides regarding the president's military actions in Iran.
- ▪Republicans delayed a vote on a war powers resolution that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the Iran war.
- ▪Some Republican lawmakers are beginning to defy Trump over the conflict, citing a need to follow the law regarding military engagement.
- ▪The White House argues that the War Powers Resolution no longer applies due to a ceasefire with Iran.
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Republicans struggled Thursday (May 21, 2026) 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 Mr. 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.Republicans are also working to ensure they have the votes to dismiss another war powers resolution in the Senate that advanced to a final vote earlier this week, when four GOP senators supported the resolution and three others were absent from the vote.The actions by congressional leaders showed the increasing difficultly of…
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