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Congressional Leaders Push for War Powers Vote on Iran

2/26/2026

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Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) urged a war powers vote on Iran at the State of the Union.
They seek congressional accountability for strikes and approval under the War Powers Act.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the administration must justify its actions to the public.
Democratic leadership remains cautious about military action as midterm elections approach, and the War Powers resolution vote is delayed.

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Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) urged a war powers vote on Iran at the State of the Union.
They seek congressional accountability for strikes and approval under the War Powers Act.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the administration must justify its actions to the public.
Democratic leadership remains cautious about military action as midterm elections approach, and the War Powers resolution vote is delayed.