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House Turns Back Bid to Restrict Trump’s War Powers in Iran
ByRobert Jimison March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

A handful of Democrats joined Republicans to defeat an effort to force President Trump to go to Congress for approval to continue using force against Iran, while two G.O.P. lawmakers backed it.

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Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kaine, Timothy M | Massie, Thomas H | Paul, Rand | Schumer, Charles E | Shaheen, Jeanne | Thune, John R | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | War Powers Act (1973)

Congress Faces War Powers Votes in Wake of Iran Strikes
ByRobert Jimison and Megan Mineiro February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Following the attack, Democrats and a few Republicans escalated their calls for swift votes on whether to curb the president’s power to continue using force against Iran without explicit authorization.

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Fetterman, John (1969- ) | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Kaine, Timothy M | Khanna, Ro | Kim, Andy (1982- ) | Massie, Thomas H | Meeks, Gregory W | Schiff, Adam B | Schumer, Charles E | Smith, David A | Trump, Donald J | War and Emergency Powers (US) | War Powers Act (1973)

Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire
ByRobert Jimison and Michael Gold June 24, 2025

The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.

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Fetterman, John (1969- ) | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Kaine, Timothy M | Khanna, Ro | Kim, Andy (1982- ) | Massie, Thomas H | Meeks, Gregory W | Schiff, Adam B | Schumer, Charles E | Smith, David A | Trump, Donald J | War and Emergency Powers (US) | War Powers Act (1973)

Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire
ByRobert Jimison and Michael Gold June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.

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Democratic Party | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Jeffries, Hakeem | Johnson, Mike (1972- ) | Massie, Thomas H | Mullin, Markwayne | Republican Party | Senate | Thune, John R | Trump, Donald J | United States Politics and Government

Republican Lawmakers Cheer Strike on Iran as Top Democrats Condemn It
ByRobert Jimison and Michael Gold June 22, 2025June 23, 2025

Republicans in Congress praised President Trump’s decision to hit Iran. Many Democrats and some G.O.P. lawmakers said he should have consulted Congress.

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