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Democrats Postpone War Powers Vote Amid Trump Concerns

3/26/2026

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Democratic leaders delay a vote on a war powers resolution limiting the President of the United States Donald Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran.
The vote, initially planned this week, is postponed to mid-April 2025 due to a two-week recess.
Progressives express outrage that the delay could let Trump escalate military actions.
Rep. Greg Meeks, who introduced the resolution, remains undecided about when to hold the vote.

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Democratic leaders delay a vote on a war powers resolution limiting the President of the United States Donald Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran.
The vote, initially planned this week, is postponed to mid-April 2025 due to a two-week recess.
Progressives express outrage that the delay could let Trump escalate military actions.
Rep. Greg Meeks, who introduced the resolution, remains undecided about when to hold the vote.