The House is also expected to vote down a war powers resolution as Democrats and just a handful of Republicans push for Congress to assert its constitutional role in declaring war.
WASHINGTON — The GOP-led Senate on Wednesday rejected a war powers resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out further military action against Iran. The vote was 47-53, short of the simple majority needed to move the resolution to the Senate floor. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to join Republicans in voting no, while Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the only Republican to join Democrats in voting yes.
The resolution, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., calls for removing “the United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.” The House is expected to vote down a similar war powers resolution Thursday. Kaine and other Democrats have pointed out that the Constitution grants Congress the authority to declare war and that Trump and his top officials are calling it a war.
“You can’t stand up and say this is a pinprick that doesn’t lead to the level that would be characterized as war. You can’t stand up and say this is one and done and no troops are engaged in hostilities against Iran. Members of the Senate, this is war!” Kaine said in a floor speech before the vote. Source: nbcnews.com
