Democrats push vote to halt US military action in Iran

Middle East Eye · April 8, 2026 Politics

Democrats push vote to halt US military action in Iran House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said his party will seek passage of a resolution to stop further US military action in Iran during Thursday’s session. In a letter to colleagues, he said Democrats would “unleash maximum pressure on Republicans” to back the measure. Although Congress is in recess, both chambers are holding brief sessions on Thursday.

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