House Republican leaders abruptly canceled a scheduled Thursday vote on a war powers resolution aimed at ending the U.S. war with Iran. The measure, which sought to restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations unless he obtains authorization from Congress, comes two days after a similar resolution advanced in the U.S. Senate.
The vote was pulled as Republican leaders struggled to find enough votes to block the legislation. GOP absences and defections threatened an embarrassing defeat for President Trump, making it appear likely that the measure would pass. Democrats have asserted that GOP leaders were afraid the resolution would succeed.
The matter has been delayed until June as frustration with the Iran war grows on Capitol Hill. The cancellation is seen as the latest signal of diminishing congressional support for the president’s military actions in Iran.