Bipartisan coalition working on war powers resolution to block U.S. strikes on Iran
Vote expected as soon as next week
Resolution aims to prevent military action without Congressional approval
Jeffries warns against 'reckless' action that would harm national security
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced in Washington on Friday, February 27, 2026, that a bipartisan coalition is preparing to force a vote as early as next week on a war powers resolution aimed at preventing any U.S. military action against Iran without Congressional approval. The resolution represents a significant assertion of Congressional authority over military decisions, coming amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Jeffries made the comments during an appearance on MSNow, emphasizing the growing bipartisan concern about potential military escalation with Iran. He stressed that the American people overwhelmingly oppose another 'failed forever foreign war' in the region, particularly when the likely outcome would be disastrous for U.S. interests. The push for the vote follows President Trump's recent statements expressing dissatisfaction with ongoing Iran talks while indicating a willingness to await further diplomatic developments before deciding on potential actions.
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Congressional War Powers, Iran-U.S. Relations, Military Authorization
Hakeem Sekou Jeffries ( hah-KEEM; born August 4, 1970) is an American politician and attorney who has served as House minority leader and leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023. Currently in his seventh term, Jeffries has been the U.S. representative for New York's 8th congressional distri...
# Iran
**Iran**, officially the **Islamic Republic of Iran** and historically known as **Persia**, is a sovereign country situated in West Asia. It is a major regional power, ranking as the 17th-largest country in the world by both land area and population. Combining a rich historical legacy with a...
The Middle East is a geopolitical region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, the Levant, and Turkey.
The term came into widespread usage by Western European nations in the early 20th century as a replacement of the term Near East (both were in contrast to the Far East). The term ...
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By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Congress prepares for war powers resolution vote to block U.S. strikes on Iran Politics Feb 27, 2026 4:57 PM EST House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday a bipartisan coalition is working to force a vote as soon as next week on a war powers resolution that would attempt to prevent any U.S. action against Iran without approval from Congress. READ MORE: Trump says he's 'not happy' with Iran talks but will wait to see what happens in further rounds "The American people don't want another failed forever foreign war, particularly in the Middle East, when we know the outcome is likely to be disastrous," Jeffries said on MSNow. "What we've got to do right now, of course, is to do everything we can to prevent that from happening," he said. "It would be reckless. It would be dangerous. It would be harmful to America's national security interests." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press --> Support Provided By: Learn more Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Thursday, Feb 26
