Republicans Cancel Vote On Iran War Powers To Limit Trump War Authority

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• Republicans Cancel Vote On Iran War Powers To Limit Trump War Authority Published By, Last Updated: May 22, 2026, 17:10 IST The vote had been scheduled to take place late Thursday afternoon, just before lawmakers left Washington for their Memorial Day recess.
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• (Image: AP) House Republicans has cancelled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution that aimed to restrict US military action in Iran unless President Donald Trump secures approval from Congress.
• The decision came just days after a similar measure cleared a key step in the US Senate.
• The vote had been set for late Thursday afternoon, shortly before lawmakers left Washington for the Memorial Day recess.