The War on Transparency: What the Iran Vote Says About Congressional Priorities The House of Representatives' abrupt cancellation of a vote to halt the US war in Iran before Memorial Day weekend highlights the ongoing erosion of transparency and accountability in Washington.
Despite its rhetoric, Congress often prioritizes avoiding confrontation over doing what's right.
Lawmakers claimed that Republicans pulled the vote because they didn't have enough votes to block the War Powers Act resolution. However, this explanation only scratches the surface.