“House Republicans cowardly pulled a scheduled vote on a War Powers Resolution. House Republicans refuse to show up and be accountable to the brave service members that have been recklessly put in harm's way.
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House Republicans Cancel Iran War Powers Vote, Shielding Trump from Rebuke
May 22, 2026
House Republican leaders abruptly canceled a scheduled May 22 vote on a war powers resolution that would have compelled President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, after it became clear they lacked the votes to defeat it. A previous House vote on a similar measure ended 212-212 with three Republicans crossing over in favor. Democrats erupted on the floor — Rep. Jim McGovern delivered a fiery speech calling Republicans cowardly — and the vote is now expected to be rescheduled for June after recess.
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“The current status quo, Pete Hegseth demonstrates how incompetent he is.
“Trump started a war, and he's made things worse than before.
“We're past 60 days so it's got to be brought to us to vote on. We're following the law.
“Are we not voting on it because the American people are sick and tired of this illegal war that is costing tens of billions of dollars?! Gas prices are through the roof! People can't afford their groceries! Is that why you're pulling it?! You guys don't have the guts or the balls to vote on this!
“I'm an American. I don't believe in getting hit and walking away and pretending as though it didn't happen.
“We had the votes without question and they knew it, and as a result they're playing a political game.
“People are beginning to finally listen to the American people who don't support the war in Iran, and I think there's a growing number of Republicans who see how devastating the war has been for our country.