House GOP pulls Iran war resolution vote that appeared to have enough support to pass
Summary
House Republicans delayed a vote on a measure that would require President Trump to end the war with Iran, as they lacked enough members present to block it. The war, started by President Trump nearly three months ago, remains in a fragile ceasefire, but Congress is divided over continuing military action without full approval.Key Facts
- The House was set to vote on a war powers resolution pushed by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to wage war on Iran without Congress’s consent.
- Republicans canceled the vote because some members were absent, and they would not have enough votes to defeat the measure.
- The war began almost three months ago, and there is currently a shaky ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
- Last week, the House nearly passed a similar resolution, ending in a 212-212 tie.
- The Senate recently took a first step toward approving a similar resolution, with some GOP senators supporting it.
- Under a 1973 law, presidents can only conduct military conflict for 60 days without Congress approving war or military action; some Republicans say this limit has been exceeded.
- The White House claims the War Powers Resolution rules don’t apply because of the ceasefire with Iran.
- President Trump said he nearly ordered another strike but held off due to ongoing negotiations by Gulf allies to end the conflict.
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