Bernie Sanders, Powerful Democrat Lawmakers Want Iran War Funding Freeze As Part Of Any Gov’t Funding Deal

Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter November 12, 2026 1:23 PM ET November 12, 2026 1:23 PM ET Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter Font Size: Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic senators demanded that the next government funding package restrict funding for the Iran war. Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Michael Bennet of Colorado, Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Sanders issued a joint statement saying they would not accept a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that provides billions of additional dollars for the war. If Democrats and Republicans do not agree on funding for Iran, the government could enter another shutdown. “As we approach the December 11 funding deadline, we should not accept a short-term spending deal that continues to provide billions of additional dollars for President Trump’s war of choice,” the statement read.

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