Authored by Chase Smith via The Epoch Times,
Some congressional Democrats say they will not vote for a government funding bill that pays for the war in Iran, weighing whether to use the Dec. 11 funding deadline to force an end to the conflict before their party takes control of Congress in January.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) wrote on social media on Nov. 10 that he will not support a government funding bill unless it defunds the war.
"The American people have spoken loud and clear: They want us to end [President Donald] Trump's illegal and senseless war," he wrote.
The American people have spoken loud & clear: They want us to end Trump's illegal & senseless war.
And in 1 month, we'll have an opportunity to do that.
I will not support a government funding bill unless it defunds this war. pic.twitter.com/FEcBvsPfG9— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) November 10, 2026
Current government funding runs out on Dec. 11. Republicans hold 53 Senate seats until the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3, so they would need at least seven Democratic votes to pass a funding bill to overcome any filibuster.
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), the vice chair and t
