US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
U.S. House Republicans have canceled a planned vote on a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers regarding Iran. This decision comes after a similar measure advanced in the Senate, highlighting a growing divide within the party. The vote has been postponed until early June, raising concerns among some lawmakers about the lack of congressional authorization for military actions.
- ▪Republican leaders in the U.S. House canceled a vote on a resolution to end the Iran war without congressional authorization.
- ▪The House had previously blocked three war powers resolutions this year, reflecting strong support for the Iran war among Republicans.
- ▪The postponed vote is seen as a response to the narrow margins in previous resolutions, with some Republicans expected to defect.
- ▪Democrats and some Republicans are urging Trump to seek congressional approval for military actions, citing constitutional concerns.
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, 3 centre, 1 lean right, 2 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
- ▪ GOP calls off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing — New York Post
- ▪ 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
- ▪ House Republicans scrap vote to rein in Trump's war in Iran — Axios
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US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers voteSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxU.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) speaks to reporters on the day of classified briefings for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on the situation in Iran, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie CooperPublished May 22, 2026, 06:59 AMUpdated May 22, 2026, 06:59 AMWASHINGTON, May 21 - Republican leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives unexpectedly canceled a vote on Thursday on a resolution seeking to end the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains Congress' authorization, two days after a similar measure advanced in the U.S.
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