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Washington Republicans pull Iran war powers vote

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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.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.

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

Why This Matters to You

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.

The Bottom Line

The House Republicans' withdrawal shows a split in GOP support for Trump's Iran policy. It's unclear how this will play out, but it's worth watching. If you know someone interested in politics or the Middle East, they might want to know about this.