House Republicans Cancel Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution
House Republicans canceled a scheduled vote Thursday on a Democratic-led resolution that would require President Trump to obtain congressional authorization before continuing military action against Iran. The measure was pulled ahead of the Memorial Day recess amid concerns over attendance and shifting support.
Washington ExaminerHouse Republican leaders canceled a vote Thursday on a war powers resolution that would have required President Trump to seek congressional authorization to continue military operations against Iran. The vote had been scheduled for late Thursday afternoon, just before lawmakers departed Washington for the Memorial Day recess. Republican leaders cited attendance issues as the reason for the delay.
Background on the Resolution The measure, authored by Rep.
Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, seeks to end U.S. military involvement in the Iran conflict unless Congress grants explicit approval. It follows the 1973 War Powers Resolution, which limits unilateral presidential military action to 60 days.
The White House has maintained that the conflict, which began February 28, has not reached the 60-day threshold because a ceasefire remains in place. Most Republicans and administration officials argue the president acted within his authority as commander-in-chief.
Two days earlier, the Senate advanced a similar war powers resolution in a 50-47 procedural vote. The House had previously blocked three war powers resolutions in close votes this year. The most recent attempt ended in a tie, reflecting narrowing margins as the conflict continues.
“We had the votes without question, and they knew it.”
Meeks told reporters that Republican leaders had postponed the vote until early June after the recess. He accused GOP leadership of using procedural tactics to avoid a vote that appeared likely to pass due to expected Republican defections and absences.
Earlier war powers resolutions came down to a single Democratic vote from Rep. Jared Golden, who had signaled support for the current measure. The current conflict involves U.S. and Israeli strikes that began February 28. Democrats and some Republicans have pressed for congressional authorization, citing constitutional requirements that Congress declare war.
Republicans control narrow majorities in both chambers.
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