US House Democrats call for Congress to come back into session for Iran war debate

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 594

Last Updated: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Capitol Hill Thursday slammed President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on Iran as “beyond the pale” and urged House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to reconvene Congress and rein in the president’s war powers.

The eight Democrats, who represent districts in California, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington state, made a largely symbolic attempt to bring a War Powers Resolution to the House floor during the morning’s pro forma session — a short, routine meeting …

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