New Facts: Mike Johnson Cancels Key War Powers Vote

House Republicans canceled a planned Thursday evening vote on a resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran or obtain congressional approval. Leaders pulled it when it became clear they lacked the votes to block it, after votes just before showed eight or nine Republicans absent.

Support for the measure had been growing; the last House attempt ended 212-212, and Jared Golden said he would back a new version. Several Republicans had signaled they would join Democrats this time, including Brian Fitzpatrick, while Thomas Massie and other Republicans were away, and the resolution was expected to pass if called.

The vote was postponed until early June, after the Memorial Day recess. Earlier in the week, the Senate advanced a similar measure in a 50-47 vote with four Republicans joining Democrats.

AI-synthesized from multiple reported sources