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Democrats and a few Republicans say they'll force a vote to limit Trump in Iran
Democrats and some Republicans push votes to curb Trump’s unilateral military action on Iran, citing constitutional concerns and risks of escalating Middle East conflict.
- Both chambers of Congress plan to vote next week on resolutions to limit Trump's military authority regarding Iran, aiming to ensure proper authorization for any actions taken against the country.
- Senators Adam Schiff, Tim Kaine, and Chuck Schumer will advocate for a vote on a War Powers Resolution that requires Congressional approval for military action against Iran.
- Lawmakers have stated that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war and noted a lack of substantial intelligence justifying prior strikes.
- Democrats assert that the strikes are illegal, emphasizing that the Constitution grants Congress the exclusive power to declare war.
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Warner questions shifting objectives behind U.S. strikes on Iran
Sen. Mark Warner, a member of the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” (a group of top lawmakers granted access to classified intelligence), said there was no imminent threat to the U.S.when the Trump administration launched strikes against Iran, and questioned what he described as shifting explanations for the war.
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