How Many House Democrats Just Voted Against DHS Funding and Iran Operation?
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As House Democrats refuse to vote in favor of funding for the Department of Homeland Security, XX House Democrats voted for a resolution that aims to counter President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran.
The “war powers” concurrent resolution failed by just 7 votes on Thursday afternoon, with 210 House Democrats and two Republicans voting in favor of the attempt to restrain the president.
While most House Democrats seek to constrain the president’s military action abroad, 212 voted against providing funding for the Department of Homeland Security amidst ongoing security concerns in wake of the campaign against Iran.
“They don’t care about defending this country, they are driven by hatred of Donald Trump, and that’s a dangerous approach, especially when under heightened security.” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., told The Daily Signal. “They should put their country first, and they don’t.”
War Powers Resolution Bombs
The House voted down the war powers resolution 219 to 212 on Thursday.
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, were the only Republicans to vote against the Iran operation.
The resolution would have passed if not for four Democrats siding with Republicans.
Democrat Reps. Henry Cuellar of Texas, Jared Golden of Maine, Greg Landsman of Ohio, and Juan Vargas of California voted against the resolution.
Massie introduced the legislation in June of 2025 after Trump struck Iran nuclear facilities in Operation Midnight Hammer. Rep. Rho Kanna, D-Calif., has helped Massie gather support for the resolution in the lower chamber.
“Our troops deserve a clear mission, so when it’s done, they can come home. No more forever wars,” Massie told The Daily Signal on Thursday.
Massie’s resolution, however, is a concurrent resolution, a non-binding measure that does not have the force of law and does not require the president’s signature.
“Congress has the sole power to declare war under article 1, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution,” the largely symbolic measure reads. “Congress has not declared war with respect to, or provided a specific statutory authorization for, hostilities involving United States Armed Forces against the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
While the resolution does not carry force, it “directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.”
Despite voting in favor of limiting Trump’s military use, Democrats have been accused by Republicans of playing a “political exercise” by not introducing the resolution under previous war time presidents.
Democrats Oppose DHS Funding
While DHS remains shut down due to a lapse in appropriations, a House bill to fund DHS funding passed 221 to 209 on Thursday afternoon, with four Democrats voting in favor with House Republicans.
Cuellar and Golden also voted to restore DHS funding. Democrat Reps. Don Davis of North Carolina and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington also voted in favor.
DHS has …
Are they actually going to vote on something real?
As House Democrats refuse to vote in favor of funding for the Department of Homeland Security, XX House Democrats voted for a resolution that aims to counter President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran.
The “war powers” concurrent resolution failed by just 7 votes on Thursday afternoon, with 210 House Democrats and two Republicans voting in favor of the attempt to restrain the president.
While most House Democrats seek to constrain the president’s military action abroad, 212 voted against providing funding for the Department of Homeland Security amidst ongoing security concerns in wake of the campaign against Iran.
“They don’t care about defending this country, they are driven by hatred of Donald Trump, and that’s a dangerous approach, especially when under heightened security.” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., told The Daily Signal. “They should put their country first, and they don’t.”
War Powers Resolution Bombs
The House voted down the war powers resolution 219 to 212 on Thursday.
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, were the only Republicans to vote against the Iran operation.
The resolution would have passed if not for four Democrats siding with Republicans.
Democrat Reps. Henry Cuellar of Texas, Jared Golden of Maine, Greg Landsman of Ohio, and Juan Vargas of California voted against the resolution.
Massie introduced the legislation in June of 2025 after Trump struck Iran nuclear facilities in Operation Midnight Hammer. Rep. Rho Kanna, D-Calif., has helped Massie gather support for the resolution in the lower chamber.
“Our troops deserve a clear mission, so when it’s done, they can come home. No more forever wars,” Massie told The Daily Signal on Thursday.
Massie’s resolution, however, is a concurrent resolution, a non-binding measure that does not have the force of law and does not require the president’s signature.
“Congress has the sole power to declare war under article 1, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution,” the largely symbolic measure reads. “Congress has not declared war with respect to, or provided a specific statutory authorization for, hostilities involving United States Armed Forces against the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
While the resolution does not carry force, it “directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.”
Despite voting in favor of limiting Trump’s military use, Democrats have been accused by Republicans of playing a “political exercise” by not introducing the resolution under previous war time presidents.
Democrats Oppose DHS Funding
While DHS remains shut down due to a lapse in appropriations, a House bill to fund DHS funding passed 221 to 209 on Thursday afternoon, with four Democrats voting in favor with House Republicans.
Cuellar and Golden also voted to restore DHS funding. Democrat Reps. Don Davis of North Carolina and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington also voted in favor.
DHS has …
How Many House Democrats Just Voted Against DHS Funding and Iran Operation?
Are they actually going to vote on something real?
As House Democrats refuse to vote in favor of funding for the Department of Homeland Security, XX House Democrats voted for a resolution that aims to counter President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran.
The “war powers” concurrent resolution failed by just 7 votes on Thursday afternoon, with 210 House Democrats and two Republicans voting in favor of the attempt to restrain the president.
While most House Democrats seek to constrain the president’s military action abroad, 212 voted against providing funding for the Department of Homeland Security amidst ongoing security concerns in wake of the campaign against Iran.
“They don’t care about defending this country, they are driven by hatred of Donald Trump, and that’s a dangerous approach, especially when under heightened security.” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., told The Daily Signal. “They should put their country first, and they don’t.”
War Powers Resolution Bombs
The House voted down the war powers resolution 219 to 212 on Thursday.
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, were the only Republicans to vote against the Iran operation.
The resolution would have passed if not for four Democrats siding with Republicans.
Democrat Reps. Henry Cuellar of Texas, Jared Golden of Maine, Greg Landsman of Ohio, and Juan Vargas of California voted against the resolution.
Massie introduced the legislation in June of 2025 after Trump struck Iran nuclear facilities in Operation Midnight Hammer. Rep. Rho Kanna, D-Calif., has helped Massie gather support for the resolution in the lower chamber.
“Our troops deserve a clear mission, so when it’s done, they can come home. No more forever wars,” Massie told The Daily Signal on Thursday.
Massie’s resolution, however, is a concurrent resolution, a non-binding measure that does not have the force of law and does not require the president’s signature.
“Congress has the sole power to declare war under article 1, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution,” the largely symbolic measure reads. “Congress has not declared war with respect to, or provided a specific statutory authorization for, hostilities involving United States Armed Forces against the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
While the resolution does not carry force, it “directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.”
Despite voting in favor of limiting Trump’s military use, Democrats have been accused by Republicans of playing a “political exercise” by not introducing the resolution under previous war time presidents.
Democrats Oppose DHS Funding
While DHS remains shut down due to a lapse in appropriations, a House bill to fund DHS funding passed 221 to 209 on Thursday afternoon, with four Democrats voting in favor with House Republicans.
Cuellar and Golden also voted to restore DHS funding. Democrat Reps. Don Davis of North Carolina and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington also voted in favor.
DHS has …
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