US Edition53 House Democrats Vote Against Resolution Reaffirming Iran as Top Terror Sponsor
The resolution passed 372-53, condemning Iran’s support for Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, with all 53 no votes cast by House Democrats.
- On Thursday, the U.S. House passed a 372-53 nonbinding resolution sponsored by Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., with 53 Democrats voting no.
- The resolution described Iran as "the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism" funding Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis; it added that Iran "poses a direct and persistent threat to the United States."
- Among those voting no were all members of the progressive "Squad"—Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib.
- Some Democrats warned clauses claiming Iran harbors al-Qaeda or is a 'direct and persistent threat' could be used as legal pretexts, citing the 2001 AUMF and Article II of the U.S. Constitution.
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Iran Remains 'Largest State Sponsor of Terrorism'
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring Iran to be the “largest state sponsor of terrorism.” In a 372-53 vote, lawmakers reaffirmed the label on Iran. Only Democrats voted against the resolution. According to the resolution, Iran “remains the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism and provides substantial financial and military support to groups including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis” and “poses a direct and pers…
AOC And 52 Other Democrats Vote Against Labeling Iran As State Sponsor Of Terror, Here's The Full List
After seeing Iran’s regime murder over 30,000 of its own citizens and taking the lives of six U.S. service members last week, a large number of Democrats refused to label Iran as a state sponsor of terror. On Thursday, a Republican lawmaker brought to the floor a House resolution to officially label Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, along with 52 other Democrats, however, refused to vote in favor for the bill. …
'Squad' Dems Accused Of Siding With Iran After House Vote
More than 50 House Democrats broke with a bipartisan majority Thursday and voted against a resolution reaffirming that Iran remains the world’s top state sponsor of terrorism. The nonbinding measure, introduced by Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., cleared the House in a 372-53 vote. Every “no” vote came from Democrats, while two others voted present. Among those opposing the resolution were members of the progressive “Squad,” including Rep. Alexandria Oc…
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