House Republicans scrap vote to rein in Trump's war in Iran

A House vote on an Iran war powers resolution is being brought back after Memorial Day recess, with GOP leaders planning to reintroduce the measure. The vote is largely symbolic because President Trump can veto it. Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat who previously voted against similar Iran war powers resolutions, was planning to switch his vote to yes. Several Republicans have supported the measure in prior votes, while GOP absences previously prevented passage. Democrats reacted angrily to procedural tactics used to delay the war powers vote, including an attempt to advance a women’s museum measure. Earlier efforts ended in a 212-212 tie, and Trump publicly criticized Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick while Fitzpatrick said he would still vote for the measure.

"Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), the one Democrat who has consistently voted against Iran war powers resolutions, was planning to flip his vote to yes. Four Republicans, Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Warren Davidson and Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) have voted in support of the measure previously. The vote is largely symbolic, as Trump can veto the measure."

"Leaders held open a measure to establish a women's museum for 45 minutes as they tried to whip against the war powers resolution. Democrats were infuriated at the move, with House Rules Committee ranking member Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) getting shouted down by the presiding officer as he attempted to question the move. "We've gone from losing by one to tying last week to this chicken s*** retreat they did tonight," Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) told Axios."

"The House was expected to vote on the resolution Wednesday, but GOP leaders delayed the measure amid attendance concerns within their conference. Democrats' most recent attempt failed last week in a stunning 212-212 tie vote. Golden voted against that earlier resolution, while Massie, Fitzpatrick and Barrett supported it. Several lawmakers were absent."

"Trump turned his fire on Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) on Wednesday, telling reporters: "He likes voting against Trump. You know what happens with that? It doesn't work out well." Fitzpatrick told Axios on Wednesday that he still intended to vote for the measure despite the president's threats. "We don't report to any part"

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