US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
- House GOP leaders abruptly canceled a Thursday vote on a resolution limiting President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran, facing an impending loss due to member absences.
- On Tuesday, the Senate advanced a similar resolution to restrict Trump's ability to conduct military action against Iran without congressional approval, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke.
- Representative Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told reporters "We had the votes without question, and they knew it," accusing Republican leaders of delaying until June.
- Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern noted many Republicans feel pressure from rising living costs, as 77% of Americans report Trump's policies have increased food and gas expenses in their communities.
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GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke
House GOP leaders abruptly canceled a vote Thursday on a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran just as Republicans were on the verge of losing the vote due to absences.
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran. They have delayed planned votes on the matter into June. The House had scheduled a Thursday vote…
US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
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. Senate.
House GOP Cancels War Powers Vote
Politico: “House GOP leaders are canceling a vote on an Iran war powers resolution they had previously scheduled tor Wednesday, according to three people granted anonymity to share private scheduling updates.” “Due to GOP absences and defections, the measure likely would have been approved if the vote were held today. Rather than take that risk, Republicans are now expected to hold the vote Thursday.”
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