Sanders, Dems Push for Iran War Funding Freeze
Senate Democrats demand Iran war funding freeze in upcoming government funding deal.
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Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic senators have called for a freeze on funding for the Iran war as part of any upcoming government funding deal. The group, including Sens. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Michael Bennet of Colorado, Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, and Sanders, issued a joint statement warning that they would not accept a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that provides billions of additional dollars for the war.
Democrats Reject Short-Term Spending Deal
The senators emphasized that any short-term spending package must include language restricting the Trump administration from using appropriated funds to continue the war in Iran. They warned that failing to do so would prolong the American people’s pain and risk further escalation of the conflict.
Sens. BENNET, SANDERS, VAN HOLLEN, DUCKWORTH w/ a joint statement on government funding: “Any short-term package must include language that restricts the Trump Administration from using appropriated funds to continue his war against Iran.” More – https://t.co/yapSXeTWoM
Congress must pass a new CR by December 11 to avert a government shutdown. The war’s cost reached $47.1 billion as of mid-October, according to the Pentagon’s estimates. Voters overwhelmingly disapproved of the Iran war during the midterm elections, helping Democrats regain majorities in the House and Senate. Fifty-seven percent of Americans opposed the war, while 33.6% supported it as of Wednesday, according to the Silver Bulletin.
Support Varies Across Generations
Generation Z showed the lowest levels of support for the Iran war among all generations surveyed by Navigator Research. Only 30% of Gen Z supported the war, while 44% of Baby Boomers and 55% of the Silent Generation supported Trump’s military actions.
The Senate struck down a final war powers resolution before the midterms, which would have directed Trump to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran, although the president would not have been obligated to comply with the resolution because it was concurrent. Trump raged at Senate Republicans in June when both chambers passed a concurrent war powers resolution.
Source: Daily Caller
