""It's time to finish the operation in Iran. It's time to be done. No expansion of the original operation. No ground troops," Landsman said in a statement last Friday."
""I will vote for Congressman Meeks' War Powers Resolution if it comes to the floor. I urge every one of my colleagues to vote Yes," Landsman added."
"A spokesperson for Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) declined to say how he will vote but pointed to an alternative war powers resolution he supported that would have given the administration until March 30 to wind down the war."
House Speaker Mike Johnson holds a slim majority and can only tolerate one GOP defection on votes. Attendance issues arise as some Republicans may not participate due to recent primary losses. Four House Democrats voted against a resolution to end the conflict in Iran, despite strong party support. These defectors faced backlash from grassroots members. As the conflict continues, Democratic opposition has solidified, with calls for a resolution to conclude operations without expanding military involvement.
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