House Republicans Pull Vote on Iran War Resolution That Appeared to Have Enough Support to Pass
House Republicans on Thursday pulled a vote on a measure that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying action on the issue as the Trump administration struggles to maintain congressional backing for the war.
TL;DR
- House Republicans postponed a vote on a resolution compelling President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
- The vote was delayed as Republicans struggled to maintain congressional backing for the war.
- Democrats sponsored the resolution to rein in President Trump's ability to wage war without congressional approval.
- Previous votes in the House and Senate showed uncertain support for the war, with some Republicans voting in favor of war powers resolutions.
- The Trump administration argues the War Powers Resolution does not apply due to the ceasefire with Iran.
- Some Republicans argue the president's legal timeline to wage war without congressional approval has expired.
- Public opinion polls indicate disapproval of U.S. military action against Iran and a belief that the conflict is not going well.