"Backlash is continuing to grow after US House Democratic leaders made the decision to push off a war powers vote on President Donald Trump's Iran war for more than two weeks, even though they may have the votes to pass it immediately."
"Most of the Democrats who killed the last war powers resolution are now reportedly on board. So is Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who emerged from a closed-door House Armed Services Committee briefing on Wednesday saying she was 'even more' opposed to boots on the ground than when she entered."
"A spokesperson for Democrats on the committee told Common Dreams on Wednesday that Meeks was very much committed to passing a bill to 'hold President Trump accountable for his reckless war of choice,' but that one could not be pursued until April 13, after the recess."
"Drop Site News co-founder Ryan Grim described this as a 'pathetic' excuse. 'As Trump threatens a ground invasion, Democratic members of Congress are saying they won't do the one thing they are elected to do: Show up and vote,' he wrote on social media."
Democratic leaders in the House postponed a war powers vote regarding President Trump's potential military action in Iran, despite having sufficient votes to pass it. The decision has led to growing backlash, especially as Trump is expected to deploy ground troops soon. Many Democrats who previously opposed the resolution are now supportive. However, Rep. Gregory Meeks hesitated to bring the resolution to a vote before the recess, which angered progressive critics. A spokesperson indicated that the vote would not occur until after April 13 due to absent votes.
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