US House Republicans Postpone War Powers Vote Likely To Go Against Trump

01:27 22.5.2026

Republican leaders of the US House of Representatives suddenly canceled a May 21 vote on a resolution aimed at forcing President Donald Trump to obtain authorization from Congress to continue the Iran war.

The unexpected move came two days after a similar measure passed through the US Senate.

The vote had ⁠been scheduled to take place just before lawmakers left Washington for their Memorial Day recess.

The House had blocked three previous war powers resolutions, with near-unanimous support from Republicans.

But margins had become increasingly narrow, with the most-recent resolution failing in a tie vote. The May 21 appeared likely to pass as more Republicans were expected to vote with Democrats.

If the resolution passes both houses of Congress, Trump would still have the ability to veto to action.

With reporting from Reuters

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