House Republicans scrap vote to rein in Trump's war in Iran
Summary
House Republican leaders canceled a planned vote to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran because they did not have enough support. The vote would have been a formal disagreement with the president’s Iran policy, but Trump could veto it. Lawmakers plan to try again after the Memorial Day break.Key Facts
- House GOP leaders stopped a vote meant to restrict President Trump’s war effort in Iran.
- This vote would have been the first successful congressional challenge to Trump’s Iran military campaign.
- A few Republicans and one Democrat were ready to support the measure, but there were not enough votes.
- The vote is mainly symbolic, since the president can veto the resolution.
- The measure will be brought up again after the House returns from Memorial Day recess.
- Some Republicans oppose Trump’s Iran policy, citing a law that requires congressional approval for ongoing military action beyond 60 days.
- President Trump has criticized Republicans who oppose him on this issue.
- The White House says the law no longer applies because of a ceasefire with Iran.
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