House Republicans cancel vote curbing Trump on Iran

House Republicans delayed a vote on a war powers resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue U.S. military operations in Iran.

House Republicans on Thursday delayed a vote on a war powers resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue U.S. military operations in Iran after it became clear that the legislation would pass.

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Lawmakers will have to vote on the resolution in June, however, after they return from their Memorial Day recess.

Congressional support for the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, which Trump launched on Feb. 28 without lawmakers’ approval, has been slipping even among Republicans as the conflict disrupts global energy supplies and sends U.S. gas prices soaring.