An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, flies over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury in the Mediterranean Sea on March 6, 2026. U.S. Navy via Getty Images
House Republicans on April 9 blocked a Democratic resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s power to wage war with Iran amid a two-week ceasefire between the regime and the United States.
During a pro forma House session, a group of Democratic lawmakers led by Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) attempted to seek unanimous consent for an Iran war powers resolution, which would require the president to cease military action if Congress does not formally declare war within 60 to 90 days. Presiding Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) gaveled the pro forma closed without recognizing the request.