"Trump is lying to the American people as he launches an illegal, regime-change war against Iran. This is endangering American lives and has already resulted in mass civilian casualties. This is not making us safer and only damages the U.S. and our interests."
"If passed, the resolution would have blocked further U.S. military action in Iran without congressional approval under the 1973 War Powers Act. That legislation passed during the Vietnam War to give Congress a legal check on executive war authority. The 1973 act also requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying U.S. forces into hostilities and to end the deployment within 60 days unless Congress authorizes or extends it."
The Senate rejected a resolution that would have required President Trump to seek congressional approval for additional military action against Iran, with the vote splitting largely along party lines. The measure invoked the 1973 War Powers Act, legislation designed to give Congress oversight of executive military decisions. Democrats contended that Trump's strikes against Iran were illegal and that Congress must reclaim its constitutional authority to declare war. Republicans supported the military campaign targeting Iranian leadership and military capabilities. The House planned a similar vote. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated the operation would soon control Iranian airspace, though questions persisted about the campaign's full scope and duration following classified briefings.
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