Congress readies votes to block potential Iran strike
TL;DR
Sen. Tim Kaine plans to bring a Senate floor vote on a War Powers Resolution to prevent any Iran strike without explicit authorization, a measure he co-sponsors with Rand Paul. In the House, Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie aim to force a vote on a similar measure, though last-minute scheduling delays could push it to next week. The moves occur as the United States maintains a visible military posture near Iran and diplomacy continues, with Trump pressing Tehran in broader nuclear talks.
- Iran war powers votes expected ‘very soon’ Roll Call
- Democrats will force vote next week to limit Trump’s war powers in Iran The Hill
- House Dems vow to force Iran war powers vote next week Politico
- Top Democrats demand Donald Trump justify motivations for potential Iran attack Financial Times
- Lawler & Gottheimer Release Bipartisan Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Congressman Mike Lawler (.gov)
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