53 House Democrats Vote Against Reaffirming Iran As Largest State Sponsor Of Terrorism

The House of Representatives passed a nonbinding resolution reaffirming that Iran is the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism.

“Dozens of Democrats have voted against a nonbinding resolution in the House that reaffirms Iran as the "largest state sponsor of terrorism”

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Just The News reported the measure (House Resolution 1099) passed the House 373-53 on Thursday.

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Fox News and Mediaite reported the final tally as 372-53.

Jewish Insider wrote it passed 372-53 with two present.

These differing published vote totals create a discrepancy among accounts of the exact vote count.

The resolution was sponsored by Rep. Brian Mast (R‑Fla.).

It reiterated long‑standing U.S. policy that Iran "remains the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism," citing Tehran’s support for groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis.

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Several outlets noted the designation is the same one the U.S. State Department has applied to Iran since 1984.

Mediaite and Fox News highlighted the language naming Iran’s support for militant groups.

PJ Media stressed the historical U.S. designation dating to 1984.

All 53 "no" votes came from Democrats.

“A House resolution reaffirming Iran as the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism passed overwhelmingly this week — but dozens of Democrats broke ranks and voted against it, creating a sharp divide on Capitol Hill”

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The dissent included high‑profile progressives as well as some moderates.

Outlets named members of the progressive 'Squad' — Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Pramila Jayapal — among those opposed.

One source provided a long list of Democratic lawmakers who voted against the resolution.

Jewish Insider emphasized that opponents ranged from progressive critics of Israel to moderates facing tough primaries.

Fox News and the hannity snippet both highlighted the presence of Squad members on the no‑vote list.

Lawmakers who voted against the resolution told Jewish Insider and other outlets they opposed it not because they dispute Iran’s support for militant groups.

They said they feared the language could provide President Donald Trump rhetorical or legal cover for expanded military action.

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Jewish Insider cited concerns that clauses alleging Iran harbors senior al‑Qaeda leaders could be linked to the 2001 AUMF.

The outlet also said phrasing Iran as a "direct and persistent threat" could be invoked under Article II self‑defense.

Several Democrats described the measure as political theater or a stunt to justify the president’s actions.

Reactions framed the vote in starkly partisan terms.

“53 Dems vote against resolution affirming Iran's status as largest state sponsor of terror The measure comes amid the ongoing war with Iran that President Donald Trump launched last week”

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attacked the Democrats who opposed the measure, calling them 'debilitated in their derangement' and saying they had 'lost their minds'.

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Conservative outlets and commentators emphasized the large bipartisan margin and criticized the Democratic dissent.

Some Democrats and critics described the vote as political theater over a policy already reflected in U.S. designations.

Just The News and PJ Media reported the passage amid the 'ongoing war with Iran' and reiterated the longstanding U.S. designation.

Jewish Insider reported Democrats' concerns about legal cover for further military action.