Democrats Push for War Powers Vote Over Trump Iran Strikes (1)

Feb. 28, 2026, 3:48 PM UTC

Democrats are pushing for a vote next week on a resolution to curtail President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct strikes in Iran, a move that would reassert Congress’ role in approving the use of military might.

The effort was already under way to force a vote on a war powers resolution, but it gained fresh momentum as the US and Israel bombed Iran beginning early Saturday. House Democratic leaders announced last week — before the strikes — that they would begin procedures to force a floor vote on a resolution for Iran.

WATCH: Former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton says President Trump was within his constitutional rights to attack Iran. Source: Bloomberg

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