Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of deadline
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Despite the May 1 deadline under the War Powers Resolution for Congress to authorize the use of military force in Iran, Republican lawmakers are deferring to President Donald Trump and taking no action. The Trump administration argues the deadline does not apply, claiming the conflict effectively ended with a ceasefire in early April. While some GOP senators express concerns and call for congressional involvement, most continue to support Trump's leadership or remain hesitant to challenge the White House.
- ▪The May 1 deadline under the War Powers Resolution passed without congressional action to authorize or halt the war in Iran.
- ▪Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated he does not plan to hold a vote on authorizing force in Iran.
- ▪Republican senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, John Curtis, Thom Tillis, and Josh Hawley have indicated they want Congress to eventually assert its role in authorizing military action.
- ▪The Trump administration contends the War Powers Resolution deadlines do not apply because a ceasefire began in early April.
- ▪Sen. Susan Collins voted with Democrats to halt the war, emphasizing that the 60-day deadline is a legal requirement, not a suggestion.
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National Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of deadline May 1, 20263:27 AM ET By The Associated Press From l-r., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Danial Caine, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and acting undersecretary of defense during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense budget, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Cliff Owen/AP hide caption toggle caption Cliff Owen/AP WASHINGTON — Many Republicans who have been uneasy with President Donald Trump's war in Iran emphasized that there would be a May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene. But the date is now set to pass with no action from GOP lawmakers who continue to defer to the White House.
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