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House Dems to force vote to block President Trump from waging war on Iran

The proposed resolution would limit Trump’s ability to launch an attack on Iran without congressional approval.

House Dems to force vote to block President Trump from waging war on Iran
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
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House Democratic leaders say they will force a House vote next week on a resolution to block President Trump from attacking Iran without congressional approval. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie drafted the bipartisan measure as the administration conducts nuclear negotiations with Iran amid a military buildup in the region.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose possible military action against Iran is the subject of the proposed resolution

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative and co-drafter of the war powers resolution

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative and co-drafter of the war powers resolution

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New Jersey representative who has indicated he would oppose the resolution

House Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member and signer of the joint statement

Adam Smith
D · WA-9

Washington representative and House Armed Services Committee ranking member who signed the joint statement

House Minority Leader who said Democrats would force a vote on the resolution

Pete Aguilar
D · CA-33

House Democratic Caucus Chair and signer of the joint statement

House Democratic Whip and signer of the joint statement

Jim Himes
D · CT-4

House Intelligence Committee ranking member and signer of the joint statement

ALSO MENTIONED  Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law dispatched to lead talks with Iran; Steve Witkoff, Special envoy dispatched to lead talks with Iran

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