House of Representatives leaders abruptly cancelled a vote on a resolution to limit President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran just as Republicans were on the verge of losing the vote due to absences

The measure marks a symbolic win for Democrats and a growing number of Republicans who have questioned the Trump administration's war with Iran.

Four Republicans voted with nearly all Democrats to advance the Iran war powers measure, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining the Republican defectors for the first time.

Measure marks a rare rebuke of President Trump