Rep. French Haley: House likely to block war powers resolution ordering troop withdrawals

Rep. French Haley, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said he expects the House to block a war powers resolution that would order an immediate withdrawal of U.S. forces.

"I do believe we have the votes to block the particular war powers resolution that we're considering," Haley said, calling the measure "ill timed, ill conceived" because it would require pulling "all troops, all ships, all theater and operations" while combat operations continue. He cited the War Powers Act's 60-day window as authority for the president to carry out Article II operations in defense of American interests.

Haley added that President Trump "fully complied with the War Powers Act by consulting with the gang of 8 in Congress well before" recent actions, and he noted that both chambers had "extensive, well over an hour" of classified briefings from administration officials.

Why it matters: The exchange framed the dispute over congressional oversight and executive authority after recent military action. Supporters of the resolution have argued for a statutory check on prolonged overseas operations; opponents counter that an immediate withdrawal could endanger ongoing operations.

In the interview, Haley did not cite a specific floor timetable for when House members would vote on the resolution. The host noted that members of the "Gang of 8," and others, had briefed lawmakers and the public; Haley pointed to those consultations in defending the administration's compliance with the War Powers Act.

The interview did not include a direct response from proponents of the resolution, and no formal floor vote or amendment text was discussed on air.

The program moved after the exchange to unrelated topics including drone supply-chain concerns and digital-assets legislation.