Congressional Democrats Demand Emergency Recess Recall to Vote on Halting Trump's Iran War

Congressional Democrats formally demanded that Republican leaders cut short the congressional recess and reconvene for an emergency session to vote on halting Trump's Iran war. The demand marks a significant legislative challenge to executive war powers, with Democrats arguing Congress must reassert its constitutional authority over the use of force under the War Powers Resolution. The push came as US forces conducted major strikes on Iranian infrastructure — including Kharg Island, which handles ~90% of Iran's oil exports — and Trump issued ultimatums to Iran with an 8pm ET deadline. Democratic leaders argued the war powers challenge must be addressed by the full legislature rather than left to executive discretion during a congressional recess.