Republican leaders in the US House of Representatives have canceled a vote on a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s powers for war on Iran, as Republicans came close to losing the measure due to the absence of some members, reports Anadolu.

Democrats have repeatedly called for votes in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to limit Trump’s powers for war, as the effort has gradually gained more Republican support. in recent weeks.

The resolution was introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Top House Democrats criticized Republicans for canceling the vote, accusing the GOP-controlled chamber of siding with the Trump administration and blocking bipartisan legislation that would have forced Trump to end it. conflict in the Middle East.

The overturned vote in the House of Representatives came after Trump said earlier this week that he believes the US campaign against Iran has received strong public support.

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