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Common DreamsApr 9, 2026Opinion

'Let Us Vote': House GOP Blocks Dems’ Iran War Powers Resolution

Representative Chris Smith, acting as speaker pro tempore, adjourned the House session to prevent a vote on the war powers resolution.

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US Republicans block push to curb Trump’s war powers over Iran strikes
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'Let Us Vote': House GOP Blocks Dems’ Iran War Powers Resolution
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House Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to pass a war powers resolution aimed at restricting President Trump's military actions against Iran during a pro forma session.

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