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House Republicans Block Effort to Limit Trump's War Powers

4/13/2026

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House Republicans rejected a Democratic resolution to limit President Donald Trump's war powers regarding Iran on April 10, 2026.
Maryland Congressmember Glenn Ivey requested unanimous consent for the resolution, but Republican Speaker Pro Tempore Chris Smith adjourned the session without allowing Ivey to speak.
Following the rejection, Ivey and other House Democrats, including Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, protested on the Capitol steps.
The vote on the resolution is postponed until at least April 13, 2026.

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House Republicans rejected a Democratic resolution to limit President Donald Trump's war powers regarding Iran on April 10, 2026.
Maryland Congressmember Glenn Ivey requested unanimous consent for the resolution, but Republican Speaker Pro Tempore Chris Smith adjourned the session without allowing Ivey to speak.
Following the rejection, Ivey and other House Democrats, including Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, protested on the Capitol steps.
The vote on the resolution is postponed until at least April 13, 2026.