US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
US House Republicans have decided to cancel a planned vote on war powers concerning Iran. This decision follows previous close votes where war powers resolutions were blocked with strong Republican support. The cancellation reflects ongoing political dynamics within the House of Representatives.
- ▪The US House of Representatives had previously blocked three war powers resolutions this year.
- ▪These resolutions faced near-unanimous support from Republican members.
- ▪House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the media following a closed conference meeting.
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US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers voteThe US House of Representatives had blocked three previous war powers resolutions in close votes earlier this year, with near-unanimous support from Republicans. Follow us on GoogleUS House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a press conference following a closed House Republican Conference meeting, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, May 20, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ/FILE PHOTO)
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