Democrats Push Iran War Powers Resolution Despite House Recess, Call Trump 'Unhinged'

House Democrats are making an unusual move to limit President Trump's war powers while Congress is on recess. Democrat leader Hakeem Jeffries plans to use a pro forma session Thursday to try passing a resolution requiring congressional authorization for continued US military action against Iran.

The resolution would require Trump to withdraw US forces from the Middle East unless Congress specifically votes to authorize military action. Democrats are attempting to pass it by unanimous consent, which means just one Republican objection could block it.

Democrats have demanded that House Speaker Mike Johnson immediately reconvene the full House to vote on the war powers resolution. They want to end what they call Trump's escalating conflict with Iran permanently through congressional action.

This push comes as Democrats accuse Trump of 'unhinged behavior' regarding Iran policy. Some Democrats are also discussing using the 25th Amendment, though details on that effort remain unclear.

Pro forma sessions are brief meetings held during recess where usually no real business happens. Democrats are trying to use this technical procedure to force action on the resolution while most House members are away.