Washington, DC – The US Congress is set to vote next week on a resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from launching an attack on Iran without congressional approval. This comes amid potential US military moves in the region, according to Reuters.
Details of the legislative initiative
Members of Congress, including some Republicans close to Trump and Democrats, have long tried to pass resolutions preventing the president from taking military action against foreign countries without congressional approval. However, their previous attempts have failed. The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to send troops to war, except for limited attacks related to national security.
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Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia and Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky introduced a resolution in the Senate to prohibit any military action against Iran unless authorized by a formal declaration of war from Congress. In the House of Representatives, Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna announced their intention to push for a similar vote next week.
Official statements
“Those who support war should have the courage to vote for it and be accountable to their constituents, instead of hiding under their desks,” Kaine said in a statement. A Kaine aide explained that there is still no set timetable for discussing the resolution in the Senate. Meanwhile, Khanna emphasized that the Trump administration had indicated a 90 percent probability of attacks on Iran, stressing the need for congressional approval before any military action.
