U.S. Congress Delays Vote on Resolution to End Iran War Authority

The U.S. Congress delayed a vote on a resolution that would force President Donald Trump to end war with Iran, as Republicans moved to block consideration of the measure. The delay came after Republican leaders said they did not have enough votes to stop the resolution from passing. Republican majority leader Steve Scalise said the vote was postponed to give some lawmakers time to attend. Republicans did not bring the bill to debate, effectively preventing the chamber from moving ahead with the measure. Democrats criticized Republicans for backing away by canceling the vote. They said the move amounted to a retreat from a direct confrontation over Trump’s authority on Iran. Work is also continuing in the Senate to gather the votes needed for another resolution that would limit Trump’s military powers. That effort remains separate, but it is part of a broader push in Congress to curb presidential authority over Iran policy.