Washington Republicans pull Iran war powers vote
PUBLISHED May 23, 2026, 2:43 PM ET
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House Republican leaders on Thursday withdrew a planned vote on a Democratic war powers resolution that would direct President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, after it became apparent they lacked the votes to defeat it. The move followed a near-passage of a similar House measure last week that ended in a tie after three Republicans backed the resolution. Representative Gregory Meeks, the bill’s sponsor, said Democrats had sufficient support lined up, including Representative Jared Golden switching to support. In the Senate, Republicans are also working to block a related Iran war powers measure that recently advanced with some GOP backing.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Last week Another House Iran resolution tied
- Earlier this week Senate Iran measure advances procedurally
- Earlier this week Four Republican senators support advancement
- Earlier this week Three GOP senators absent from vote
- Thursday House Republicans pull scheduled war powers vote
- Thursday Meeks claims votes were locked in
- Thursday Scalise cites absences for delay
- Currently Iran conflict impacts Hormuz shipping, fuel
News Intelligence
- This Iran war powers vote affects your safety. A U.S. conflict with Iran could disrupt global oil supplies, possibly raising fuel prices. Keep an eye on gas prices at your local station.
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