House Passes Resolution Labeling Iran as Top State Sponsor of Terrorism
March 5 – March 7, 2026
Where Things Stand
The resolution has officially passed the House and now serves as a formal declaration of the chamber's position on Iran's role in global instability. While the measure passed with a significant majority, the opposition from 53 Democrats signals a fracturing of the long-standing bipartisan consensus on Iranian sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
How We Got Here
Mar 4, 2026The House of Representatives voted 372-53 to approve the resolution officially designating Iran as the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. [H.Res. 1099]
Mar 4, 2026House leadership criticized the 53 Democrats who voted against the measure, accusing them of defending the Iranian regime. [We]
Mar 4, 2026Prominent progressive members, including Representatives AOC and Ilhan Omar, were identified among the group of Democrats voting against the resolution. [New York Post]
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