Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday Democrats will push to end the U.S. war with Iran after winning a congressional majority and will use Congress's control over federal spending to limit the president's ability to wage war. He said some Republicans have joined the effort. Congress passed a non-binding June resolution calling on the president to stop hostilities; the House passed a similar September resolution with seven Republican votes.

2026-11-05

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday Democrats will push to end the U.S. war with Iran after winning a congressional majority and will use Congress's control over federal spending to limit the president's ability to wage war. He said some Republicans have joined the effort. Congress passed a non-binding June resolution calling on the president to stop hostilities; the House passed a similar September resolution with seven Republican votes.