GOP calls off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
The GOP has postponed a vote on a war powers resolution that would require President Trump to withdraw from the conflict in Iran. This decision comes as Republicans struggle to secure enough votes to defeat the legislation, reflecting a decline in support for the war among party members. The delay has prompted criticism from Democrats, who argue that Republicans are avoiding accountability for the military actions taken without congressional approval.
- ▪The House was set to vote on a war powers resolution to limit Trump's military actions in Iran.
- ▪Republicans could not gather enough votes to dismiss the resolution, leading to its postponement.
- ▪Frustration with the ongoing war in Iran is growing among lawmakers, with some Republicans willing to defy Trump on this issue.
14 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 4 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ House Republicans Yank Iran War Vote Amid Fears It Would Pass — Dailycaller
- ▪ House Republicans cancel vote curbing Trump on Iran — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ House GOP pulls Iran war resolution vote that appeared to have enough support to pass — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Republican call off vote on Trump's War Powers Resolution that was on the verge of passing — Euronews
- ▪ US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on verge of passing — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ House Republicans cancel vote on war powers resolution to end US war in Iran — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ U.S. Republicans delay vote on Iran war resolution that would compel Trump to withdraw — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing - AP News — Google News
- ▪ US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote — Straits Times — World
- ▪ House Republicans scrap vote to rein in Trump's war in Iran — Axios
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Politics GOP calls off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing By Associated Press Published May 21, 2026, 9:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Republicans struggled Thursday 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 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.
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