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House Republicans cancel vote on war powers resolution to end US war in Iran

House Republicans cancel vote on war powers resolution to end US war in Iran

Summary

House Republicans canceled a planned vote on a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s war powers and require ending the U.S. military conflict in Iran. The vote was postponed until June, and the resolution is expected to pass when lawmakers return.

Key Facts

  • House Republicans called off a vote on a war powers resolution targeting U.S. involvement in Iran.
  • The resolution aimed to force President Trump to end the military conflict in Iran.
  • House Democrats criticized the cancellation and said the war was reckless and lacked clear goals.
  • The vote was postponed until after the congressional recess in June.
  • Some Republicans, including Brian Fitzpatrick and Thomas Massie, support ending the war and expect the resolution to pass soon.
  • Thomas Massie recently lost a primary election to a Trump-backed candidate, partly due to his criticism of the war and role in releasing FBI files on Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to advance the resolution, marking multiple attempts to move it forward in the Senate.
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