House Democrats Split on Trump War Powers Ahead of Iran Vote

A handful of moderate Democrats introduced an alternative, pared-down war powers resolution in a split from party leaders’ staunch opposition to ongoing military action in Iran.

A resolution led by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and co-signed by Reps. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), Jim Costa (D-Calif.), Jared Golden (D-Maine), Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) would give the Trump administration 30 days to engage in hostilities against Iran before requiring congressional authorization. Democratic leaders will force a House vote this week on a separate resolution that would immediately cease hostilities barring a declaration of war from Congress.

The alternative resolution shows ...